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Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego - San Diego, CA

posted 21 days ago

- Entry Level
San Diego, CA
Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) applies principles of Social Work and other mental health practices to provide patients and families with assessment interventions, support, advocacy and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support. Practices as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families. The MSW assesses develops treatment plans and intervenes to address the needs identified in the Assessment. Uses knowledge of culture, age and developmental stages to develop and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a medical team. Also may provide support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. Unlicensed Social Workers may provide supervision to Social Work Interns at the discretion of the Supervisor and as allowed by the academic institution. The Social Worker applies principles of Social Work and other behavioral health practices to provide patients and families with assessment, interventions, support, advocacy, and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider. In all departments, practices as a member of multi-disciplinary team, in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families. The Social Worker assesses, develops treatment plans, and intervenes to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team. Utilizes knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a medical team. May provide support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. Medical Social Worker, as assigned, will provide supervision to Interns and unlicensed staff. May also participate in administrative duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assessment interventions, support, advocacy, and case management to patients and families.
  • Develop treatment plans based on assessments.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical intervention and support.
  • Utilize knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages in interventions.
  • Provide support and debriefing to staff following traumatic events.
  • Supervise Social Work Interns if unlicensed.
  • Participate in administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work.
  • Minimum of one year experience or relevant internship for MSW; two years for LCSW.
  • Licensed Social Worker for LCSW position.
  • CA Driver's License and proof of insurance if working at schools or in Homecare.
  • One year pediatric professional experience for MSW; two years for LCSW.

Nice-to-haves

  • Licensed Social Worker for MSW position.
  • Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection, and bio-ethical issues.
  • Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting.
  • Registered as an ASW with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners in the State of California.
  • Certification in Clinical Supervision in the State of California.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions.
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