Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, and discharge planning for patients of all ages, serves as a liaison to community resources, coordinates complex discharge plans, evaluates patients for 5150 holds, and facilitates group therapy sessions while collaborating with clinical reviewers to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective care.
Key focus areas include Provide crisis intervention and referrals, Coordinate complex discharge planning and referrals, and Evaluate patients for 5150 holds as appropriate.
Important skills include Conceptualization Of Clinical Situations, Application Of Theory To Age Groups, Knowledge Of Child And Family Development, Human Behavior And Communication Knowledge, Discharge Planning Knowledge, and Cultural Competence In Social Environments. Preferred (not required): Clinical Psychosocial Skills, Microsoft Office Applications, Critical Thinking Skills, and Time Management Skills.
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Full job description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital
Position Overview:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, and discharge planning for patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources. Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely, effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of the health care team. Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Evaluates patients for 5150 holds as appropriate. Facilitates Group Therapy sessions as needed.
Job Description :
EDUCATION
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Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
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Master's: Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
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Other: 5150 training
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
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Two years' experience in a Health Care setting and one-year acute care hospital experience.
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Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups.
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Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning and the influence of culture and values in social environments.
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Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families.
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Knowledge of Medicare, MediCal , State and Federal regulations.
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Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse reporting requirements.
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Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contracts.
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Knowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures.
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Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
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Good interpersonal and communications skills.
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Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services.
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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Time management skills.
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5150 Training.
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Ability to facilitate Group Therapy sessions.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $48.80 to $65.59 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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