Social Worker LCSW
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Job Description
Overview
Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130 clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals along with our joint ventures and partnerships we offer a robust state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Responsibilities
***Please note this position is a non-benefitted on-call position. The role will be hybrid with possible remote option after initial onsite training.
This position provides the clinical supervision as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. The hours will likely be around 8-16 hours per week as needed depending upon student schedules (reduced hours during school closures during the year and summer). Monday-Wednesday availibility preferred (to cover days when students are in offices).
Position Summary:
The Social Worker functions as a leader of the Dignity Health care interdisciplinary team (IDT) collaborating with all departments to ensure that a comprehensive treatment plan of care is developed monitored and amended as necessary and that appropriate outcome measures are identified that demonstrate attainment of individual patient goals.
The Social Worker will assess plan implement coordinate monitor and evaluate options and services to meet a patients need within an assigned case load using available resources to assist in achieving an effective treatment plan while promoting quality health care with cost effective outcomes. Special attention to detail in the patient populations psychosocial needs and assistance is a must.
The Social Worker works closely with the RN Care Coordinator to coordinate care plans based on the utilization review activities performed by the RN Care Coordinator with compliance of federal state and third party payers.
The Social Worker will be required to participate in performance improvement initiatives related to appropriate patient care management and perform other departmental duties as assigned. The care team program improves the quality of care and clinical outcomes for members with complex care needs by coordinating care within the health care delivery system while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. This team provides case management services to adults within Mercy Medical Groups continuity of care context including advocacy for services within the community and social services systems.
Minimal travel required (less than 25%).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two (2) years clinical experience in a clinical setting performing clinical social work or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Masters Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience post licensure with an emphasis on mental health and case management experience preferred.
- Experience working with geriatric population and substance abuse patients preferred.
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