Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Social Services and/or the direct supervision of an LCSW, the Medical Social Worker I will provides assessments, coordination and implementation/evaluation of social services to patients and their families in order to aide them in coping with social, emotional and economic difficulties related to medical problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Under the supervision of an LCSW: interviews, evaluates and assesses patients / care givers / family members psychosocial needs and designs as a social work treatment plan based on analysis of the patients social, environmental and medical needs, as well as a consideration of the patients strength. Provides services/treatment in accordance with the plan of care and in accordance with the patients age and developmental needs. Selects and utilizes community resources as part of the treatment plan; makes referrals to and coordinates with professional disciplines, services and community resources and agencies. May provide or assist in the provision of social therapies using a variety of treatment/intervention methods including family, individual or group therapy. Refers complicated, highly involved patients and psychosocial problems to Medical Social Worker II or III. Utilizes supervision and consultation appropriately, as indicated by regular attendance at supervisory/consultation sessions, identifying and discussing problem cases/situations with supervisor and seeking consultation with peers. Participates in program/service quality improvement. Contributes and shares community resources with colleagues. Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Case finds and responds referrals/service requests according to established policies and procedures. Attends in-service education and professional development programs. Performs relevant patient and family advocacy services with KP and the community. Provides education to members. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Documents clinical/treatment activities according to regulatory and compliance requirements and maintains statistical data, as well as confidentiality of all patient information. Provides case management, triage and linkage to internal/Kaiser and appropriate community services. Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

Education

· Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or other field related to social services.

License, Certification, Registration

· N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

· One (1) year of experience as a social work assistant in an acute care medical center.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Imperial Satelite Administration Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B11-PSC|NUHW|NUHW Psych Social Chapter Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Downey Admin. Offices - Continuing Care - 0806 Pay Range: $35.55 - $43.26 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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