Description
At NorthBay Health the LCSW provides direct clinical social work service, counseling, discharge planning, and case management services to hospital patients and their families including biopsychosocial assessment and documentation of emotional, psychological, social, financial, environmental or follow-up referral needs. Ability to initiate and discontinue 5150 custodial holds WITHIN NorthBay Medical Center and VacaValley Emergency Rooms, and inpatient units. (5150 Custodial Hold: Welfare and Institutions Code section 5150 et seq. specifies the circumstances under which a person who is gravely disabled or a danger to themselves or others as a result of a mental illness may be detained against their will for psychiatric evaluation and treatment for up to 72 hours). Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare staff. Manages the psychosocially complex patient across the continuum of care by completing a clinical bio-psychosocial assessment, formulating a plan of care related to assessment of patient's unique strengths and needs, developing a discharge plan, monitoring patient's progress toward the goals of care, and identifying barriers to meeting estimated length of stay. Facilitates integration with community-based resources to optimize patient health. Collaboration with community partners to optimize patient health. Communicates appropriate information to care providers in the continuum of care. Documents assessment and interventions in patient's medical record. Activities are consistent with System mission and values and in compliance with applicable regulations and System policies and procedures.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Education: Master of Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Licensure/Certification: California BBS Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) required. ASW not required if grandfathered in with 40 years or more of social work experience. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred but not required for this position.
3. Experience: Minimum of two year's experience within the acute health care setting or the community health setting, or intern or externship done at NorthBay HealthCare.
4. Skills:
Strong psychosocial assessment skills.
Strong critical thinking skills- must be capable of independent judgment, and have strong clinical decision-making skills.
Skilled at working with patients and families coping with loss and grief.
Excellent follow-through skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail required.
Must have working knowledge of motivational theories, system theories, developmental theories, and group dynamics.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including those with respect to age, culture, ethnicity, and gender.
Basic proficiency with word processing required; basic proficiency with databases strongly preferred.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Hours of Work:
- Based on business need.
- May have schedules consisting of: 7:45 am- 4:15 pm or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday –Friday.
May require week-end and holiday coverage responsibilities, 8:00am – 4:30pm when needed.
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