Medical Social Worker III

5 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kaiser Full time
Job Summary:

The Medical Social Worker III provides comprehensive assessments, coordination, and implementation of professional social services to patients and their families to aid them in coping with social, emotional, and economic difficulties related to medical problems or which predispose to illness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • Provide quality services by assessing patient/family system needs, developing and implementing treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies.
  • Perform bio-psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention/treatment, and offer counseling services to adults, children, and families in emergent situations.
  • Develop culturally sensitive assessments, provide professional interpretations of patients' conditions, and recommend appropriate psycho-social interventions and/or treatment plans.
  • Provide patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustments to medical illness, individually, in classes, or groups.
  • Take responsibility for implementation of social work knowledge and values, standards of practice, and enhancement of professional skills.
Interdisciplinary Functions:
  • Function as an effective team member, consultant, and liaison to medical, nursing, ancillary staff, and to community agencies.
  • Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach, competent follow-up, and communication of accurate information to team members.
  • Assume responsibility for patient, staff, and system problems as indicated by requests for involvement.
Professional Conduct:
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and interventions consistent with departmental policies and procedures, JCAHO, Title 22, and NCQA legal mandates, professional standards, NASW, ABECSW, and other Medical Center Guidelines.
  • Utilize supervision and consultation appropriately as indicated by regular attendance at supervisory/consultation sessions, identifying and discussing problem cases/situations with supervisor, and seeking consultation with peers.
Requirements:
  • Masters Degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California).
  • One year of experience working as a MSW in medical acute care setting or as part of a medical team.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.



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