Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Direct Hire - Days - Palm Springs, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Palm Springs, CA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our partner medical facility in Palm Springs, CA. This is a key role in facilitating patient care transitions, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring patient well-being throughout their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities:

• Transition Management: Assess and address patients' needs for smooth transitions across the care continuum, promoting appropriate length of stay, preventing readmissions, and enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient throughput and timely delivery of care at the appropriate level, prioritizing patient safety and quality.
• Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention: Conduct complex psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to support patients and families facing emotional, social, and practical challenges related to their health condition.
• Compliance: Adhere to state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission accreditation standards, and hospital policies related to case management and patient care.
• Education: Provide education to physicians, patients, families, and caregivers on available resources, discharge planning, and self-management strategies.
• Mentorship: Precept and guide new staff members, serving as a resource and role model.
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in department quality improvement initiatives and contribute to committees or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Active California LCSW license
• Preferred:
  • Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification
  • Minimum of two years of acute hospital experience
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and coordinate in a fast-paced environment
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Computer literacy

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off

To Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled LCSW with a passion for patient advocacy and care coordination, we invite you to apply today. Join Virtus Healthcare Staffing and make a difference in the lives of patients in Palm Springs, CA.