Licensed Social Worker - MFS Talent
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
- Shift: Days - 8 hours,40hrs/week
- Work location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
- Compensation: $50 to $60 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals. Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan.
- Conducts initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interviews and evaluates patients and family members. Identifies factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care. Helps clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals.
- Manages assigned caseload. Prepares and maintains records and makes written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies. Prepares reports and other documents concerning patients.
- Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
- Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function.
- Provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
Education Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
Experience
- At least 1-2 years relevant experiene
Licenses and Certifications
- LCSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure
- LCSW (licensed in CA preferred)
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick time off
Source : MFS Talent