Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit Job at Community Memorial Healthcare
Compensation:
Community Memorial Health System Benefits
“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”
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Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
The Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions/discharge planning as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. The position works to maximize social functioning and health management continuity of patients and families impacted by illness, and provides appropriate social service intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team in an effort to meet the total needs of the patient. Applies strengths-based and person centered philosophy of care, demonstrates practical application of social work core values. The functions include but are not limited to crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high risk screening, grief counseling, referring for financial or other identified resource needs, arranging/facilitating family/patient representative meetings with the healthcare team, assisting in post-acute placement on complex discharges, and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high risk patients are identified. The Medical Social Worker, Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit serves on hospital committees, and participates in developing training materials and presenting to hospital staff.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- One (1) year of clinical and/or medical social work experience
Preferred:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Previous experience as a social worker in an acute medical setting
- Emergency Department and/or Hospital experience
- Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to healthcare, end-of-life dynamics and interventions, grief and bereavement counseling, substance abuse identification and interventions, support for victims of abuse, neglect or violence
- Knowledge of community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Health System Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMHS has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMHS is here for you and your family every step of the way.
Competitive Pay- Shift Differentials (Nights & Weekends)
- In-House Registry Rates
- Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Recognition programs
- Employee service recognition events
- Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
- National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”
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