Description

The Medical Social Worker reports to the Director of Case Management or designee. Responsible for providing social services to patients and their families. Provides clinical social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Providence Health & Services and the NASW. The Social Worker duties include but are not limited to providing resources, completing bio-psychosocial assessments, participation in treatment team planning, and discharge planning/case management service & crisis intervention. Social Worker evaluates patients on behalf of the ministry within emergency department if patients meet criteria for involuntary Hospitalization Holds (5150) and voluntary placement. The Medical Social Worker also provides patients with a safety plan when they do not meet the 5150 criteria or voluntary placement which includes referrals to community resources. Medical Social Workers must follow Department of Mental Health guidelines and keep their designation current.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team at Providence Tarzana Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.



• California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization within 30 days of hire.



• 1 year or more of medical social work within a hospital (psychiatric or medical).



• Computer experience. Computer literacy.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 412806

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Social Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 7004 PCSTMC CASE MGMT

Address: CA Tarzana 18321 Clark St

Work Location: Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Ctr-Tarzana

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $65.17 - $65.17

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.