Clinical Social Worker, MSW

Company: PIH Health
Location: Whittier
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit or follow us on , , or . The MSW interviews and evaluates patients and family members to identify social, emotional and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; develops and implements a social work treatment plan to be offered to patients and family; selects and utilizes community resources as part of the treatment plan; makes referrals to and coordinates with other professional disciplines or agencies; provides psycho-social therapy using a variety of treatment methods; participates in multidisciplinary health team conferences to formulate the overall patient care plans by interpreting to the team the psycho-social aspects of the patient's illness; assists in the coordination of the discharge planRequired Skills

• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, policies and protocols. Required Experience
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work.
  • Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science strongly preferred.
  • Evidence of continuing education.
  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to reporting of child/elder abuse, substance use/abuse, child protective custody, adoptions, and other legal --requirements. Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.-- We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.---- EOE M/F/D/V Address12401 Washington Blvd.Salary33.55-55.02FLSA StatusNon-ExemptZip Code90602

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