Clinical Social Worker, MSW - Mental Health Specialist

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: El Monte
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America s Best Hospitals! Why work here? Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation. Is This Position for You? This is a moderately new position that requires a candidate to be open to help develop and grow the program. This virtual, short term and results oriented program is best suited for candidates who are looking to work with different patients every few months. The MSW will work closely with primary care doctors, patients and the mental health team. A Little More About What You Will be Doing The Clinical Social Worker, MSW is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all social service-related interventions for corresponding Department/s. Is responsible for identifying patients who have psycho/social needs on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Is responsible for developing patient care goals and treatment plans as agreed upon by the patient's care team. Is also available to physicians and nurse case managers as a consultant for those patients with complex psychosocial needs and advance care planning.

• Evaluates and implements social service programs for patients with psycho/social issues focusing on seniors, catastrophic and chronically ill patients
• Implements transitions of care between inpatient and continued outpatient follow up and vice versa
• Initiates team care conference to include patient, family and care providers
• Evaluates daily caseload and assess achievement of long and short term goals; Modifies goals with providers and care team based upon patient outcomes
• Compiles and presents statistics and reports relating to patient outcomes and document findings in the patients EMR
• Follows up on communication to the referral source, IE, PCP, family member, case manager, home health personnel, community social worker, Health Plan, etc.
• Acts as the social services liaison for the department, particularly in the areas of: Advance Care Planning discussions, Complex discharge planning, Biopsychosocial assessments
  Education
  • Master s Degree in Social Work required Experience
    • At least 2 years Clinical social work and therapy experience Licenses/Certification
      • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) preferred
        Working Title:Clinical Social Worker, MSW - Mental Health Specialist
        Department:MNS - Care Coordination
        Business Entity:Medical Network
        Job Category:,Patient Services,Patient Services
        Job Specialty:Social Work
        Position Type:Full-time
        Shift Length:8 hour shift
        Shift Type:Day
        

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