LCSW SMMC-SMMC Hospital Laguna Hills, CA Management Jobs

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerThe LCSW is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients, families and groups in all hospital areas specific to assignment. Professional services include, but are not limited to bio-psychosocial assessment, brief treatment, crisis intervention, case consultation, patient education, discharge planning, and resource management. The clinical social worker is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, providing mental health expertise, in addition to community outreach, networking and liaison with community programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the JobContinuously complies with department quality control/assurance processes. Documents psychosocial assessment in accordance with expectations required of the LCSW and effectively prioritizes clinical interventions according to acuity level of psychosocial needs. Proactive in avoiding delays in the implementation of the treatment plan to support anticipated discharge date. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide education, resources and referrals to patient/families and caretakers. Maintains knowledge and ethical practices concerning patient rights, confidentiality, self-determination. Facilitates conferences to enhance communication between providers and the patients and family. Assures that psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed in the treatment and/or discharge plan. Understands and applies appropriate, culturally competent interventions related to death and dying and to decision making issues at the end-of-life. Ability to be at work and on time. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner. Ability to prioritize and multitask.