Social Worker, MSW

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. Your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

About the role

The Social Worker, MSW is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients, families, and groups in all hospital areas specific to assignment. This position provides professional services including bio-psychosocial assessment, brief treatment, crisis interventions, case consultation, patient education, discharge planning, and resource management. Additionally, this role is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, providing mental health expertise, community outreach, networking, and liaison with community programs.

Responsibilities

• Continuously complies with department quality control/assurance processes.
• Documents psychosocial assessment in accordance with expectations required of the MSW and effectively prioritizes clinical interventions according to acuity level of psychosocial needs.
• Proactively avoids delays in the implementation of the treatment plan to support anticipated discharge date.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide education, resources, and referrals to patients, families, and caretakers.
• Maintains knowledge and ethical practices concerning patient rights, confidentiality, and self-determination.
• Facilitates conferences to enhance communication between providers, patients, and family.
• Ensures that psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed in the treatment and/or discharge plan.
• Understands and applies appropriate, culturally competent interventions related to death and dying and to decision-making issues at the end-of-life.
• Ability to be at work and on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• 2 years’ acute medical care experience preferred.
• 2 years of adult palliative care experience preferred. In lieu of experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background.

Pay

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. Pay range: $41.09/hour - $59.56/hour. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

MemorialCare offers high-quality health insurance plan options, allowing you to select the best choice for your family. Additional benefits include wellness programs and other rewards. Learn more about MemorialCare Benefits and Rewards.