Social Worker Behavioral Health
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Job Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nations 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here to Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Social Worker you will be a compassionate advocate providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.
Every day you will conduct psychosocial assessments develop care plans provide counseling and crisis intervention and connect clients to resources. Youll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.
To be successful in this role you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills empathy strong knowledge of community resources and proven crisis management abilities fostering positive change and client empowerment.
- The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties tasks and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned
- Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity patient care patients rights and ethical treatment safety and security of physical environments emergency management teamwork respect for others participation in ongoing education
- and training communication and adherence to safety and quality programs sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and licensure and health screenings
- Advocacy & Education: Patient/Family Self Care Management Patient/Family Health Management Education Bioethics Referrals & Management Physician Staff & Community Education Case Management Education & Training Risk Management Identification & Referral
- Psychosocial Management: Crisis Intervention Psychosocial Assessment/Functioning Counseling Support & Referral Abuse/Neglect Identification & Referral (Partner Child Elder) Family Issues Affecting Care Coping/Emotional Adjustment Grief/Bereavement Support (Individual & Group) Adoption Resources Health/Wellness Promotion Substance Abuse Screening/Resources Psychiatric Screening/Behavior Management Staff Support and Crisis Intervention (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing)
- Patient/Family Care Conferences: Interdisciplinary Care Communication/Coordination Continuity of Care Planning Management
Job Requirements
Required:
- Masters Other Social work and At least two years of clinical and/or medical social work experience
- Social Worker: CA
- Drivers License: CA
- Auto Insurance
Preferred:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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