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Sutter Health

Medical Social Worker II Per Diem

Sutter Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van NessPosition Overview:

Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, advocacy, and linkage to resources and planning for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages in any patient care setting. Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team; serves as a liaison to community programs and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment on discharge planning. May provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participates on committees as requested.JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:PERFORMS BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOPS A PLAN OF CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES:

Gathers appropriate data and formulates relevant assessment of patient and family’s medical, social, and emotional situations using effective interviewing techniques, direct observation, consultation with healthcare team, and review of the medical record. Establishes and periodically revises the plan of care based on ongoing psychosocial assessment of patient/family's concerns, strengths, needs, and issues specific to spiritual and cultural values. Appropriately assesses for discharge planning resources and suspected situations of abuse and/or neglect.PROVIDES DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES:

Includes discharge planning/transitions of care, individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, facilitating education and support groups, and linkage with resources to patients, families, and staff as indicated by biopsychosocial assessment and plan of care. Establishes therapeutic relationships while recognizing diverse cultural norms and spiritual values. Communicates effectively to empower patients/family’s to develop productive coping mechanisms and behaviors.ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES:

For services, access to care, and for the protection of the patient’s safety and rights. Promotes the patient’s right to self-determination and assists the healthcare team in understanding the patient’s perspective.DOCUMENTS IN THE PATIENT MEDICAL RECORD:

Maintains accurate, current, patient records using approved forms and format. Documents all assessments, plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, and outside agency communication according to social work and patient care area standards.ESTABLISHES AND MAINTAINS POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS:

With other hospital departments, medical staff, and community representatives. Interprets clinical findings, communicates assessment and plan of care updates, and collaborates with healthcare team and agency representatives.FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT OF MUTUAL SUPPORT:

And professional excellence throughout the department. Actively builds positive relationships and participates in department activities including huddles, staff meetings, and committees.EDUCATION:

Master's: Social WorkTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessment and clinical interventions, collaboration skills, knowledge of transitions of care, and community resources.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:

Job RequirementJob Shift:

VariedSchedule:

Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:

8-12Days of the Week:

VariableWeekend Requirements:

Rotating WeekendsBenefits:

NoUnions:

NoPosition Status:

Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:

0Employee Status:

Per Diem/CasualSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $52.01 to $70.20 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

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