medical social worker

Sunset Haven Hospice LLC

Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker specializing in hospice care to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and case management services to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. Your expertise will help enhance quality of life, facilitate effective communication with healthcare providers, and ensure comprehensive psychosocial care tailored to each individual's needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments while working within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.Duties<ul><li>Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate psychosocial needs, mental health status, and family dynamics.</li><li>Develop individualized care plans incorporating behavioral health strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and counseling approaches such as psychotherapy and motivational interviewing.</li><li>Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions focused on grief support, behavioral health challenges, addiction counseling, or dementia care.</li><li>Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless hospice care delivery, including intake procedures and medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.</li><li>Manage case documentation accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems, ensuring all medical records and clinical notes reflect current patient status and treatment plans.</li><li>Offer crisis management support during urgent situations related to mental health or behavioral health crises.</li><li>Assist with data collection for clinical research projects related to hospice care outcomes or behavioral health interventions.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW preferred), with current licensure or certification as applicable by state law.</li><li>Proven experience in hospice care, hospital settings, outpatient clinics, or home &amp; community care environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in child &amp; family counseling, dementia care (including Alzheimer&rsquo;s), PTSD care, working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities, and working with children or geriatrics populations.</li><li>Proficiency in EMR systems and data collection tools; familiarity with HIPAA regulations is essential.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for intake interviews, diagnostic evaluation, case management, and behavioral therapy sessions.</li><li>Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while maintaining professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Experience working with diverse populations including assisted living residents, inpatient settings, nursing homes, or outpatient clinics is highly desirable. Join us to empower patients and families through compassionate psychosocial support while advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in hospice care!</li></ul>Pay: $40.46 - $60.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Medical Social Worker - Hospice

MaineHealth

<div>Description
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical 
Req #: 87151 
 Lend A Hand Social Worker Job Posting: We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LSW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our Social Workers provide complex care management in the primary care setting. Through sensitivity to social drivers of health, understanding of the role behavioral health challenges often play in a patient's overall health, and deep knowledge of socioeconomic safety net systems and resources, the Social Worker helps patients overcome barriers and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient centered team, consider joining us! ~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~ Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed) Maine State License Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is required.
Summary: 
The Social Worker &ndash; MHMG role provides professional social work services that support the goal of the Population Health program to deliver risk-based population management services to patients at all times during their tenure of care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
</li><li>License/Certifications: Active license by the Maine State Board of Social Work required.
</li><li>Experience: Experience providing therapeutic services to adult and pediatric patients with chronic medical issues required. Experience in client advocacy and case management required.
</li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
</li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
 
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources&mdash;so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $61,256.00 to $82,867.20 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact emily.crouse@mainehealth.org 
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.</div>

Social Worker - MHMG

<div>Description
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Professional - Clinical 
Req #: 87153 
 Lend A Hand Social Worker Job Posting: We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LSW) to join Lend a Hand, part of our growing care management program! Our Social Workers provide complex care management in the primary care setting. Through sensitivity to social drivers of health, understanding of the role behavioral health challenges often play in a patient's overall health, and deep knowledge of socioeconomic safety net systems and resources, the Social Worker helps patients overcome barriers and make meaningful progress toward health-related goals. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and working as part of a patient centered team, consider joining us! ~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Day shift ~ Hybrid (up to 2 days/week remote after training is completed) Maine State License Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is required.
Summary: 
The Social Worker &ndash; MHMG role provides professional social work services that support the goal of the Population Health program to deliver risk-based population management services to patients at all times during their tenure of care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.
</li><li>License/Certifications: Active license by the Maine State Board of Social Work required.
</li><li>Experience: Experience providing therapeutic services to adult and pediatric patients with chronic medical issues required. Experience in client advocacy and case management required.
</li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
</li><li>Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
 
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources&mdash;so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $61,256.00 to $82,867.20 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact emily.crouse@mainehealth.org 
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.</div>

Mount Sinai Health System

<div>Job Title: Social Worker - Oncology 
Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital 
The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed facility with an extensive outpatient and specialty care network and is the largest hospital in the Mount Sinai Health Care System. It offers comprehensive social work services and programming to meet the myriad needs of the diverse populations we serve. We believe that total patient care must emphasize the physical, emotional, and social needs of each patient and their care partners. Social Workers collaborate within interprofessional teams to serve patients and the larger community from both a micro and macro level including both direct care and prevention. Founded in 1907, the Department of Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation with over 450 licensed social workers employed across more than 65 different program/service areas. Employment in our department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure as well as access to a broad range of continuing education, professional development and extra-curricular opportunities. 
The Derald H. Ruttenberg Treatment Center is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship and end-of-life care. The outpatient oncology social worker in this position will primarily support patients within the Neuro-Oncology program. This role focuses on addressing the complex psychosocial, cognitive, and functional needs of patients with primary neuro-oncology diagnoses, as well as supporting their families and caregivers throughout the disease trajectory. 
The social worker in this role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and delivers a full spectrum of interventions to patients and their families, including individual and group-based support. Responsibilities include assisting patients and caregivers in coping with chronic illness, navigating treatment decisions, addressing palliative and end-of-life care needs, and providing bereavement support.
Additionally, this role involves helping patients access practical resources, including financial entitlements, home care services, and medication support. In addition, the social worker contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of oncology support programs in alignment with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards. This position will also support cancer initiatives and programming more broadly.<ul><li>
NYS LMSW or LCSW.</li><li>
Experience providing psychosocial services, both individual and group, to adult patients with cancer and/or end of life.</li><li>
Knowledge of available cancer resources in the community.</li><li>
Excellent clinical, communication, collaborative, and organizational skills.</li><li>
Oncology experience preferred.</li><li>
Program development experience preferred.</li><li>
One year in current position unless a float in Oncology.</li></ul> 
Compensation Statement 
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $88,691.00 - $101,670.78 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 186 - Social Services - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital
Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai&rsquo;s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time &mdash; discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients&rsquo; medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News &amp; World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high &quot;Honor Roll&quot; status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News &amp; World Report&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Children&rsquo;s Hospitals&rdquo; ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country&rsquo;s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek&rsquo;s &ldquo;The World&rsquo;s Best Smart Hospitals&rdquo; ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.</div>

Social Worker - Oncology

County of Los Angeles

<div><div><div><div>EXAM NUMBER:</div><div>
PH9013A-EA</div><div> 
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:</div><div>
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY</div><div> 
FIRST DAY OF FILING:</div><div>
The application filing period will begin on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.</div><div>
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.</div> 
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness (Download PDF reader), and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Clinical Social Worker vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Clinical Social Worker. 
DEFINITION: 
Provides professional clinical social work services to patients and families presenting difficult medical and related psychosocial problems in hospitals, clinics, and community ambulatory health care settings to assist them in resolving their social problems and in making effective use of the healthcare system. 
 
For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Clinical Social Worker.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Job Functions</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Conducts interviews, assessments, and evaluations of patients and family members to identify social, emotional, and economic factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.</li><li>
Develops and implements a social work treatment plan to be offered to patients and family members based upon an analysis of the patient's psychosocial factors and medical illness.</li><li>
Selects, makes referrals to, coordinates, and utilizes community resources/agencies, other professional disciplines, and County departments to provide services in accordance with the patient treatment plan.</li><li>
Provides psychosocial therapy using a variety of treatment methods, such as individual, family or group therapy sessions.</li><li>
Participates in multi-disciplinary health team conferences to formulate the overall patient care plans by interpreting to the team the psychosocial aspects of the patient's illness.</li><li>
Participates in multi-disciplinary orientation sessions and in-service training for other disciplines through lectures and group discussions to heighten awareness and increase understanding of the psychosocial problems associated with a particular illness.</li><li>
Serves as a social work team coordinator with responsibility for case management and consultation with other team members, as needed.</li><li>
Attends in-service training programs, continuing professional education, seminars and workshops to maintain active licensure status as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in accordance with California state licensure requirements and to continue professional development in social work practice, mental health theory, and in the effective delivery of healthcare services.</li><li>
Participates on multi-disciplinary and clinical social work committees, including quality control groups, and may participate in research projects.</li><li>
Writes medical/social case summaries and reports documenting the social/emotional assessments and diagnosis made and the treatment rendered in accordance with utilization review standards issued by healthcare regulatory agencies.</li><li>
Collects workload data for budgeting purposes and for review by healthcare regulatory agencies.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h2></div>
<div>REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: 
Option I: A Master's Degree in Social work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education including supervised clinical social work field work experience. 
 
Option II: A Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education -AND- one (1) year of experience in medical, psychiatric, family, or child welfare social work involving problems of medical, mental, or emotional adjustment. 
 
LICENSE:
An active and valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration in good standing as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within six (6) months of employment.
Associate Clinical Social Workers must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law, not to exceed six years.<ul><li>
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.</li></ul><div> 
PHYSICAL CLASS:</div><div>
Physical Class II - Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.</div><div> 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:</div>
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. 
 
<ul><li>To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader)</li></ul><ul><li>
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states &quot;official and/or copy&quot; issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.</li><li>
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
A current license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration in good standing as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within six (6) months of employment. 
<ul><li>
Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of your license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration in good standing as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences with your application online at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.</li><li>
Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the requirements.</li><li>
Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Clinical Social Worker license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.</li><li>
Out-of-Country experience will not be considered to meet the requirements.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Additional Information</h2></div>
<div>EXAMINATION CONTENT: 
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.<div></div><div> 
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Application and Filing Information</div><div>
</div><div>
HOW TO APPLY:</div><div>
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.</div><div> 
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.</div><div></div><div> 
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.</div><div></div><div> 
Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 
</div><div>
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:</div><div>
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.</div><div> 
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:</div><div>
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.</div><div> 
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:</div><div>
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.</div> 

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): 
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.<div></div><div> 
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst</div><div>
Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726</div><div>
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov</div><div>
Exam Number: PH9013A-EA</div><div></div><div> 
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922</div><div>
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006</div><div>
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099</div><div>
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077</div></div>
</div><div></div><div><div>COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: 
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. 
 
Testing Accommodations for Applicants: 
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. 
 
Fair Chance: 
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). 
 
Employment Eligibility: 
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. 
 
Career PathFinder: 
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. 

Veteran&rsquo;s Credit: 
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. 
For more information on veteran&rsquo;s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader) 

Revised September 2025</div></div></div>

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

The Guthrie Clinic

<div>Full-Time Day Palliative Care Social Worker M-F 8-4:30. This role will include inpatient and outpatient work, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, patient and family meetings and counseling, assisting in coordinating transition to hospice services. 
 
At Guthrie, you&rsquo;ll find:<ul><li>
Strong leadership and interdisciplinary support</li><li>
A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence</li><li>
The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system</li><li>
A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance</li></ul> 
What Guthrie Offers You<ul><li>
Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire</li><li>
Generous PTO beginning on Day 1</li><li>
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days</li><li>
Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture</li><li>
Free On‑Site Parking</li><li>
America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2026 - Newsweek</li></ul> 
Who We Are 
For over a century, the Binghamton community has trusted Lourdes for compassionate, personalized care. Now part of the Guthrie health system, our 197-bed acute care facility continues that legacy with modern technology, expanded services, and a team-first culture. We&rsquo;re committed to helping our caregivers thrive &mdash; professionally and personally.
Position Summary:
Supports psycho‐social needs of patients who are currently receiving or recently received hospital based care. The Social Worker strives to enhance the optimized level of health and/or recovery; provide interventions for populations ranging from infants to geriatrics; serve as a resource for the healthcare team, assists in identifying discharge planning needs; and provides support /intervention in stressed filled situations.
Experience:
Minimum two years post graduate experience as a social worker in a similar type of health care setting is strongly preferred. Successful completing a 6 month hospital, based orientation process is required. For staff providing care to patients in the state of New York, LMSW, LSW, or LCSW is required
Essential Functions:
1. Provides psychosocial evaluation to meet patient&rsquo;s medically related social needs. Such services include, but are not limited to: a. Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient&rsquo;s illness, his need for care, his response to treatment, and adjustment to care in the hospital;
b. Assessment of the patients&rsquo; medical and nursing requirements, home situation, financial resources, and the community resources available in making decisions regarding his discharge.
c. Participates in unit interdisciplinary conferences to identify patients and families need of intervention. d. Identifies problems and develops plan based on evaluation of patient&rsquo;s needs
e. Participates in an on‐call system 24‐hour accessibility and accountability to meet patient needs. f. Receives training to allow the provision of care and services support resources to trauma patients.
g. Responds to consults as required by policy
2. Facilitate discharge planning to meet the patient&rsquo;s needs for continued care (i.e. for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, acute care transfer, or other facilities)
a. Identifying psycho‐social, environmental and financial problems that affect discharge planning.
b. Collaborates with the healthcare team in establishing discharge plan
c. Consults with Case Manager as necessary and requested d. Keeps patient/family/referring facility informed of plan
e. Completes appropriate/required documentation related to transfers
f. Completes documentation on patient status; every 24 hours for acute, every 48 hours for acute for patients with whom we are engaged
3. Documents appropriately to reflect continuous progress in plan of care.
a. Plan of care is documented fully as required
b. Content reflects adequate details to enable extended members of healthcare team to remain informed and implement plan
c. Entries are timely and reflect significant interactions/interventions that occur
d. Hand offs are documented fully by end of each business day
e. Documentation consists of all required regulatory components
4. Assess and facilitate financial needs a. Utilizes various charity funds available in a responsible manner according to policies/procedures
b. Assists patients / families with financial applications (PAMA, NYMA, disability paperwork, etc.)
c. Collaborates with Case Manager, Patient Business office, etc. to facilitate meeting financial needs
5. Support patient/family/others during crisis situations
a. Provide intervention for trauma and other psycho‐social crisis situations throughout the hospital
b. Assist Clinical Coordinator/others with crisis interventions when on‐call c. Provides interventions for identified high‐risk patients (i.e. abuse, neglect, substance abuse, etc.)
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position is $29.62 - $46.69.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you&rsquo;ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.</div>

Social Worker- Palliative Care - Full Time days

Penn Medicine

<div>Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. 
 
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? 
Summary: 
<ul><li>
The Social Worker assists patients and families with medical related questions and concerns by providing individualized care planning, assessment, intervention and evaluation in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. He/she will assist patients and families receiving medical home care services with support in obtaining needed services, resources and will guide the medical home care patient and family to transition to hospice service if appropriate. The Social Worker will help guide families through transitions in care and provide guidance and/or support in the completion of advance directives. He/she will work to understand and support struggling patients and families by using their understanding of the impacts of grief and loss.</li></ul>
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>
Communicates with patients and family members in a friendly, caring and informative manner.</li><li>
Communicates effectively and appropriately with co-workers, supervisors and other hospital and health system employees.</li><li>
Preserves confidentiality, privacy and dignity of patients and visitors, according to PMAH policy.</li><li>
Acts as a member of the team to the patient family and interdisciplinary staff.</li><li>
Anticipates probable patient /customer physical and emotional needs are met.</li><li>
Responds with empathy to patient, families and other staff members.</li><li>
Keeps current with new providers, new technologies and treatment modalities, and new resources using internet and other sources.</li><li>
Participates as part of an Interdisciplinary Team in the formulation and ongoing evaluation of an individualized, age-specific, culturally responsive Plan of Care for each patient and family.</li><li>
Assesses complex biopsychosocial systems and identifies patients and families at social or psychological risk.</li></ul> 
Credentials: 
<ul><li>
Car Insurance (Required)
</li><li>Driver's License (Required)
</li><li>LCSW or LSW (Required)
</li></ul>Education or Equivalent Experience: 
<ul><li>
Master of Arts or Science (Required)</li><li>
 2+ years of post-Masters experience with 1-2 years of related experience (Required)</li></ul>
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. 
 
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.</div>

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