Social Worker

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Social Worker
St Johns Regional Medical CenterOxnard, California
The posted compensation range of $38.68 - $44.85 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Requisition ID 2023-302558 Employment Type PRN Department Care Coordination Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Days will vary Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work
Overview
St. John's Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
Social Worker - Care Coordination
St. John's Regional Medical Center
We are searcing for a Social Worker to join out team. The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients outpatients and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination skilled at managing multiple priorities at once and engaging in creative compassionate and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical social and resource issues that impact individual patients families and at risk populations.
Responsibilities

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  Responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
  
  
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  The functions of the Social Worker includes crisis intervention patient /family intervention high risk screening brief counseling referring for financial or other identified resource needs arrange and facilitate family/patient representative Meetings with the health care team as needed assist in post acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high risk patients are identified.
  
  
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  The Social Worker establishes and maintains professional relationships with physicians case managers nursing staff county agencies community resources patients and families.
  
  
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  The position will be required to serve on hospital committees and take part in developing and presenting in-services to Hospital staff.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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    At least one year of clinical and/or medical social work experience required.
    
    
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    Masters Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
    
    
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    No Licensure required.
    
    
    Special Skills:
    
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      Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care; end-of-life dynamics and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling; substance abuse identification and interventions; support for victims of abuse neglect or violence; community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations.
      
      
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      SSDI SDI and other governmental/county requirements/programs. Thorough comprehension of OBRA and Title 22 is required in California.
      
      
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      Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.
      
      
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      Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential
      
      
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      Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
      
      
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      Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively
      
      
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      Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.
      
      
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      Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. California
      
      
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      No licensure required.
      
      
      This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
      Equal Opportunity
      CommonSpirit Health--- is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, pleaseclick here. (https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/35300/img/v1_0/EEOC_KnowYourRightsEnglish.pdf)
      CommonSpirit Health--- will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health--- participates in E-Verify.
      Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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