Licensed Certified Social Worker - Hospice & Home Health

Introduction

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social and resource issues that impact individual patients, families and at risk populations. Licensed Clinical Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.

Pay

• Per Diem: $60-$70 per visit

Minimum Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
• Master's Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Two (2) years of clinical and/or medical social work experience required
• The incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Essential functions include but are not limited to those functions that are performed frequently, require a significant amount of time or if not performed, result in an adverse impact
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively
• Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation
• Knowledge of:
• End-of-life dynamics and interventions
• Grief and bereavement counseling
• Substance abuse identification and interventions
• Support for victims of abuse, neglect or violence
• Community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations
• SSDI, SDI, and other governmental/county requirements/programs
• Thorough comprehension of OBRA and Title 22 is required in California

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bakersfield, CA 93308