Social Worker LCSW
The posted compensation range of $36.96 - $53.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services family birth center/labor and delivery emergency services home health services palliative care inpatient mental health services sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community we believe in providing compassionate high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Provides psycho-social assessments, counseling and referral to community services and resources. Educates patients, families, and Woodland Healthcare staff. The Social Work department is a self-managed work team. The social workers are on call weekends and holidays.
- Provide psycho-social assessments for inpatient and outpatient units of Woodland Healthcare.
- Counsels patient and families for psychosocial-related issues.
- Refers patient and families to community services and resources.
- Acts as a resource for education and community services for patients, families, and Woodland Healthcare staff.
- Participates in Quality Control and Process Improvement activities.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and special conferences. Services on Woodland Healthcare and community committees.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Experience:
- A minimum of one (1) year of acute care hospital experience of a combination of hospital and other clinical experience which provides for the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Knowledge of: The principles and practices of clinical social work in the healthcare setting, Individual and group consultation process, Principles of grief and loss counseling, Crisis intervention techniques, Patients rights, ethical considerations and cultural differences in dealing with the hospitalized patient, Community health, welfare, and social agencies, Chemical dependency and mental disorders.
Education:
- Masters degree in Social Work
Licensure:
- LCSW
Training:
- Ability to: Counsel patients and families for emotional, social and physical issues by assisting them in coping with feelings and fears during hospitalization or outpatient treatment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the principles of growth and development over the life-span of the patient. Ability to interpret knowledge needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to is or her age specific needs.
- Perform psychosocial assessments and formulate appropriate plans,
- Assess and report incidences of suspected child abuse, dependent adult/elder abuse and domestic violence, Develop and maintain an empathetic environment with patients and families, Communicate effectively with the hospitalized patient and family members.
- Communicate psychosocial needs of the patient and family to the interdisciplinary team, Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with Woodland Healthcare and medical staff members.
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with community health, welfare and social agencies, Maintain patients medical records, Maintain confidentiality. Actively participate in the Self-Managed Work Team process.
- Participate in hospital committees.
- Plan and organize work efficiently.
- Function independently and seek consultation from colleagues when appropriate.
- Maintain professional development by participating in continuing education.
- Provide education to staff.
- Provide supervision to MS students, as necessary.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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