Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Torrance, California
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Our Partner, located in Southern California is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), who will provide clinical social work services on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of LCM-SPH and the NASW.- The Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial assessments. Participates in treatment team planning, processing commitments, discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention, and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital's Health & Services and community.
- Patients to include adults 18 years or older. Designated as a Behavioral Health Clinician to perform 5150 evaluations.
- All LCSWs must follow the guideline by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for LPS designation and keep their designation in current status.
- Provide age-appropriate direct service intervention proactively and upon request to individual patients, couples, families and groups to include: Psychosocial assessments, short term psychotherapy, supportive therapy, and discharge planning and community resource referrals
- Review charts and completes intervention with emphasis on identification of issues related to psychosocial assessment, treatment plan, intervention/referral and follow-up
- Actively participates/facilitates patient care rounds/case conferences
- Proactively identify unmet patient needs in area of service and initiates programs/services/in-services as needed
- Consistently prioritize caseload by completing assigned work with minimal assistance
- Knowledgeable and helpful in assisting patients with advanced directives. Keeps current on ethical issues in patient care
- Proactively identify areas of unmet need in relation to patient rights and follows through with appropriate intervention
- Maintain knowledge of policies related to clinical and organizational ethics as evidenced by “coaching” of staff and participation in Bioethics Committee and/or specified ethical issues
- Recognize indicators of abuse and neglect; consistently follows mandatory reporting guidelines
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of reporting responsibilities and shares with healthcare team evidenced by providing employee in-services as the need is identified
- Proactively participate in the Mary Potter Program for Human Dignity by referring all appropriate candidates
- Collaborate with other department staff relative to shared cases in a timely manner
- Attend the majority of staff meetings and participates in departmental functions
- Communicate when unable to attend
- Actively participate in hospital and community programs and committees pertinent to areas of service
- Concentrate on area of assignment but maintains the flexibility to perform routine duties in any area of the hospital
- Assist the department in special projects, as assigned
- Assist with social work coverage within other areas of the ministry including inpatient, emergency department and post-acute care services.
- Willingly accepts on-call and/or weekend assignments as requested or required by the department. (Refer to LCMSA “On-Call” Policy and Procedure) to include mobile PAT team during day on evenings and weekends. Travel throughout Little Company of Mary Service Area may be required
- Documentation/Information Management:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the hospital Information System
- Practice professional confidentiality and serves as a role model for others
- Document appropriate information pertaining to the individual patient in a specific, accurate and thorough manner to allow for follow-up problem/resolution
- Maintain proficiency in computer and written documentation as defined by department guidelines
- Keep an updated personnel record per facility policy (i.e., PPD, Educational Record)
- Leadership and Supervision:
- Practice in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Serve as an internal and LCMSA resource for others regarding psychosocial issues in patient care
- Act a role model and maintains a positive approach to change
- Practice effective two-way communication
- Provide referrals for psychosocial issues to healthcare team members (i.e., referrals to EAP)
- Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions within the scope of responsibility
- Share valuable information with co-workers and peers
- Development:
- Complete mandatory continuing education requirements for relicensure, as appropriate, independently
- Demonstrate interest in professional growth through attendance of workshops and seminars
- Attend LCMSA in-services and other educational activities to maintain current knowledge of practice and technology that is utilized in the role
- Provide in-services to others on the healthcare team (i.e., Speakers Bureau)
- Provide orientation to new employees/students, as requested
- Provide clinical consultation to staff/physicians regarding the psychosocial aspects of patient care, assisting others to improve their knowledge base
- Set valuable and attainable annual objectives
- Performance Improvement:
- Uphold and strive to meet the Continuum/System goals and objectives - accepting change positively
- Participate performance improvement in patient care related issues using the C.A.R.E. methodology
- Identify issues, seeks resolution and ensures follow through
- Seek assistance/input when needed from manager/director, as needed
- Utilize time and supplies wisely
- Meet deadlines for assigned duties
- Attend meetings on time
- Is flexible within the department to assist others/provide coverage
- May identify areas of potential savings
- Adapt working hours to job requirements
Qualifications
Required qualifications for this position includes:
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- LCSW licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
- Designated as a Behavioral Health Clinician to perform 5150 evaluations within 18 months of hire. All LCSWs/LMFTs must follow the guideline by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for LPS designation and keep their designation in current status
- CPI certification (nonviolent crisis intervention training) within 1 year of hire
- 2 years experience in healthcare related setting with psychiatric mental health patient population or within an emergency department working with psychiatric patients
- Computer experience as needed for the job
- Advanced communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, interdisciplinary team physicians and the community
- Knowledgeable of case management, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice, and community resources
- Flexibility and strong self-motivation / organizational skills to prioritize work and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Courteous and cooperative service-oriented demeanor
- Computer literacy as needed for the job
- Preferred qualifications for this position include: