Medical Social Worker II - Inpatient Psychiatry Job at Sutter Health in San Fran

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Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position 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:

1. 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.
2. Provides direct clinical services: Which may include 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.
3. Advocates on behalf of patients and families: For services, access to care, and for the protection of the patient’s safety and rights.
4. Documents in the patient medical record: In an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
5. Establishes and maintains positive relationships: With other hospital departments, medical staff and community representatives.
6. Fosters an environment of mutual support and professional excellence: Throughout the department.

EDUCATION: Master's: Social Work

TYPICAL 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, knowledge of behavioral health, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirement

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $52.01 to $70.20 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location.

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