Medical Social Worker - Social Services - Full Time 8 Hours Days (7:30am To 4:00pm ) (non-union, Non-exempt)

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital

Arcadia, CA, US
Hourly rate: $30.70 - $40.29; bonus/equity: not sp...
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Psychosocial assessment and intervention
Discharge planning coordination
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families, aiding in their understanding of health care processes and discharge planning. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in hospital settings

Job Summary

  • The role involves advocating for patient empowerment and independence while assisting families in coping with the psychosocial aspects of illness.
  • Social workers must conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge plans for high-risk populations including NICU patients.
  • This position requires providing crisis intervention for issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, and end-of-life decision making.

Matching Summary

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The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families, aiding in their understanding of health care processes and discharge planning. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social work, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in hospital settings.

Salary

Hourly rate: $30.70 - $40.29; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • psychosocial assessment and intervention
  • discharge planning coordination
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • child abuse and domestic violence intervention
  • community resource referral management

Nice-to-have

  • experience in neonatal intensive care unit
  • flexible and adaptable to change
  • strong analytical and PC skills
  • knowledge of developmental perspectives
  • cultural norms and spiritual beliefs awareness

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited school of social work
  • BLS certification required
  • MAB certification within 6 months of hire
  • Prior hospital or supervised fieldwork experience preferred
  • Ability to work with diverse social and cultural backgrounds

Work Rights

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