medical social worker

Live Well Home Health

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families, assisting them in navigating complex medical systems and emotional challenges. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes by addressing social, emotional, and practical needs during various stages of care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients&rsquo; lives while working within a dynamic healthcare environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including mental health counseling and behavioral therapy.</li><li>Develop individualized care plans that incorporate counseling, case management, and resource coordination for diverse populations such as children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those receiving hospice or post-acute care.</li><li>Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling, utilizing techniques like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to support patients through difficult situations.</li><li>Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on behavioral health, addiction counseling, PTSD care, dementia care, or working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.</li><li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and accurate medical documentation within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.</li><li>Assist with discharge planning, home &amp; community care coordination, and assisted living arrangements to promote continuity of care.</li><li>Collect data for clinical research projects related to social work practices or patient outcomes to support quality improvement initiatives.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program; licensure as required by state law.</li><li>Proven experience in hospital settings, inpatient units, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, or hospice environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical records management.</li><li>Experience working with diverse populations including children (special education), geriatrics (Alzheimer&rsquo;s and dementia care), post-acute patients, or individuals with disabilities.</li><li>Proficiency in crisis management techniques and familiarity with EMR systems for data collection and documentation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for intake interviews, diagnostic evaluations, case management, and psychotherapy sessions.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism while maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards. Join our team to empower patients through compassionate support and expert clinical care! This role is ideal for professionals passionate about making a positive impact across various healthcare settings while advancing their skills in behavioral health and social work practices.</li></ul>Pay: $37.74 - $45.45 per hourWork Location: In person

Medical Social Worker

BAYADA Home Health Care

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<div><div><div>Make an Impact as a Medical Social Worker with BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) to deliver care to our home health and hospice clients and their families in Maui Visits team. Per Diem Position. You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to remain at home. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Delivering this care is our highest priority and greatest joy. We want you to join us!

Candidate must be licensed in the State of Hawaii, Per Diem Only

How You'll Make an Impact:
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<li>Assist team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to clients' health problems
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<li>Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings
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<li>Identify community resources to address the client's and family's practical and environmental needs
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<li>Act as an advocate for the client and family to navigate the patient through the community system
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<li>Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians
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<li>Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient
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<li>Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living
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<li>Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations of patient care and services provided utilizing a touchpad tablet
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</ul>Compensation &amp; Schedule:
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<li>Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
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<li>Flexible scheduling
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</ul> Benefits You'll Love:
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<li>Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA, and HAS
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<li>Education &amp; Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
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<li>Recognition &amp; Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
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<li>Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a caring team environment
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<li>Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
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<li>Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
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<li>Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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</ul>Qualifications for BAYADA Medical Social Workers:
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<li>A minimum of a master's degree in social work, with at least two (2) years of community-based experience
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<li>Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree
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<li>Home Health Care experience a plus
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<li>Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
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<li>Ability to travel to cases, as assigned
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</ul>Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:
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<li>Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider
</li><li>Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row
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<li>Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents &amp; Families, Diversity
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<li>Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
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</ul>Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.

As a BAYADA Medical Social Worker you will be prepared to succeed.
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<li>Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident
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<li>Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock
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</ul>BAYADA recognizes and rewards our MSWs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. We can't wait to meet you!

Locations We're Hiring: Lahaina, Kihei, Kula, Kaanapali, Wailea, Kahului, Paia, Makawao, and surrounding areas

Type: Per Diem

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $80-$90 per point</div></div> 
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</div><div>As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.</div></div>

Medical Social Worker, Home Health

21st Century Home Health Services Inc.

<div><div>At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties&mdash;and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties!</div><div></div><div> 
Our clinicians are dedicated not only to the patients they serve, but also to one another. The results speak for themselves: hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared to an industry average of over 15%.</div><div>
We&rsquo;ve also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, 21HHS fosters an environment of support, growth, and recognition through open communication and professional development opportunities.</div><div></div><div> 
Key achievements include:</div><div></div><div> 
San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area: Ranked 3rd among all medium-sized companies and 1st among home health agencies.</div><div></div><div> 
National Recognition: Ranked 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies.</div><div></div><div> 
Patient and employee feedback on Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed further validates our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence. By prioritizing engagement and satisfaction, 21HHS attracts top clinical talent and delivers outstanding outcomes, cementing our place as a leader in home health.</div><div></div><div> 
Please note: All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. Remote/work-from-home positions are not available unless specifically noted.</div><div></div><div> 
Our Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or MSW) assist our patients and their families/caregivers by assisting them with education and support as they cope with their recent diagnosis. Most of our patient focus is the geriatric population which requires an understanding of local community resources, long term/short term care planning to help improve their lives.</div>
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<div>Job Types: Full-time</div>
<div>Territory: Alameda County</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Why you should come work with us as a Medical Social Worker:</h3><ul>
<li>We value our team and understand that work-life balance is important.</li>
<li>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Travelers Insurance, HSA and 401K w/ matching, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Pet Insurance and More!</li>
<li>Flexible schedules: Create your own weekly work schedule.</li>
<li>Reimbursements: Mileage, Parking, CPR, Continued Education Units</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What you'll do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:</h3><ul>
<li>Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">To be a success as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:</h3><ul>
<li>Knowledge of local community resources is required.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.</li>
<li>Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.</li>
<li>Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).</li>
<li>Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.</li>
<li>Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with our strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.</li>
<li>Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.</li>
<li>Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.</li>
<li>Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.</li>
<li>At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet our core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.</li>
<li>Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required.</li>
<li>Driver License</li>
<li>LCSW License is highly preferred (Supervision provided to license eligible Social Workers)</li>
<li>Automobile Insurance required</li>
<li>One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Home Health experience preferred</li>
<li>You will be assigned a primary location; however, you may occasionally be asked to provide coverage outside of that area. This may include supporting vacancies, leaves of absence, higher patient census, or other client care needs. While 21st Century Home Health makes every effort to maintain your primary territory, temporary reassignments may be necessary to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and to meet the needs of our growing organization.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Follow 21HHS on Linkedin!</div><div></div><div> 
21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.</div>

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div>

Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)

TEEMA Group

<div>Social Worker (MSW)
 Role Summary
The Social Worker provides compassionate and comprehensive case management services to patients, empowering them and their families to maintain independence and enhance quality of life. Working under the supervision of the Regional Social Work Manager, with guidance from the Center Director and support from the Social Work Lead, this role is an essential part of the team. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessments, care coordination, counseling, and referrals to community resources&mdash;ensuring patients receive the individualized support they need to thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, empathetic, and organized professional who values teamwork, meaningful connections, and making a direct impact on people&rsquo;s lives.
 Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice &amp; Case Management<ul><li>
Exercise independent judgment to provide case management services for a panel of patients.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive initial and routine psychosocial assessments to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with caregivers and support systems to establish and deliver coordinated care plans.</li><li>
Identify psychosocial risks, challenges, and service needs; advocate, refer, coordinate, and follow up on patient support in a timely manner.</li><li>
Provide individual counseling to patients as needed.</li><li>
Facilitate family conferences and patient/caregiver support groups.</li><li>
Engage with the community to identify and access services that support patient well-being.</li><li>
Conduct discharge planning and coordination when a patient transitions out of the program.</li><li>
Participate in special events such as caregiver workshops and educational sessions.</li><li>
May review and verify assessments completed by other social work staff.</li></ul>
Team Collaboration<ul><li>
Serve as a primary liaison between patients, caregivers, the team, and community partners.</li><li>
Collaborate with external agencies such as healthcare plans, community-based organizations, and care facilities.</li><li>
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.</li><li>
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including safety and confidentiality regulations.</li><li>
Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.</li><li>
Actively participate in team meetings, advocate for patient and caregiver needs, and contribute to collaborative care planning.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Deliver 5-star service guided by compassion, respect, and professionalism.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
 Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work may be considered with relevant experience and language proficiency.</li><li>
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.</li></ul>
Licenses and Certifications<ul><li>
Valid Social Worker license in the state of California (MSW &ndash; Medical Social Worker).</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Experience and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.</li><li>
Skilled in collaborative teamwork and interdisciplinary care coordination.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.</li><li>
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and follow up thoroughly.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using electronic documentation systems.</li><li>
Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.</li><li>
Strong foundation in clinical practices and case management principles.</li></ul>
 Desired Qualifications<ul><li>
One (1) year or more of post-MSW experience.</li><li>
Prior experience in case management or healthcare settings.</li><li>
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.</li></ul>
 Location and Work Type<ul><li>
Location: San Francisco</li><li>
Work Type: On-site, with responsibilities that may include visits to patient homes, community settings, and care facilities.</li></ul>
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. 
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
#Workwolf</div>

Master Social Worker MSW

<div>Role Summary
The Social Worker provides compassionate and comprehensive case management services to patients, empowering them and their families to maintain independence and enhance quality of life. Working under the supervision of the Regional Social Work Manager, with guidance from the Center Director and support from the Social Work Lead, this role is an essential part of the team. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessments, care coordination, counseling, and referrals to community resources&mdash;ensuring patients receive the individualized support they need to thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, empathetic, and organized professional who values teamwork, meaningful connections, and making a direct impact on people&rsquo;s lives.
 Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice &amp; Case Management<ul><li>
Exercise independent judgment to provide case management services for a panel of patients.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive initial and routine psychosocial assessments to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with caregivers and support systems to establish and deliver coordinated care plans.</li><li>
Identify psychosocial risks, challenges, and service needs; advocate, refer, coordinate, and follow up on patient support in a timely manner.</li><li>
Provide individual counseling to patients as needed.</li><li>
Facilitate family conferences and patient/caregiver support groups.</li><li>
Engage with the community to identify and access services that support patient well-being.</li><li>
Conduct discharge planning and coordination when a patient transitions out of the program.</li><li>
Participate in special events such as caregiver workshops and educational sessions.</li><li>
May review and verify assessments completed by other social work staff.</li></ul>
Team Collaboration<ul><li>
Serve as a primary liaison between patients, caregivers, the team, and community partners.</li><li>
Collaborate with external agencies such as healthcare plans, community-based organizations, and care facilities.</li><li>
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.</li><li>
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including safety and confidentiality regulations.</li><li>
Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.</li><li>
Actively participate in team meetings, advocate for patient and caregiver needs, and contribute to collaborative care planning.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Deliver 5-star service guided by compassion, respect, and professionalism.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
 Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work may be considered with relevant experience and language proficiency.</li><li>
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.</li></ul>
Licenses and Certifications<ul><li>
Valid Social Worker license in the state of California (MSW &ndash; Medical Social Worker).</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Experience and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.</li><li>
Skilled in collaborative teamwork and interdisciplinary care coordination.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.</li><li>
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and follow up thoroughly.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using electronic documentation systems.</li><li>
Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.</li><li>
Strong foundation in clinical practices and case management principles.</li></ul>
 Desired Qualifications<ul><li>
One (1) year or more of post-MSW experience.</li><li>
Prior experience in case management or healthcare settings.</li><li>
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.</li></ul>
 Location and Work Type<ul><li>
Location: San Francisco</li><li>
Work Type: On-site, with responsibilities that may include visits to patient homes, community settings, and care facilities.</li></ul>
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. 
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
#Workwolf</div>

Social Worker

<div>Role Summary
The Social Worker provides compassionate and comprehensive case management services to patients, empowering them and their families to maintain independence and enhance quality of life. Working under the supervision of the Regional Social Work Manager, with guidance from the Center Director and support from the Social Work Lead, this role is an essential part of the team. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessments, care coordination, counseling, and referrals to community resources&mdash;ensuring patients receive the individualized support they need to thrive.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, empathetic, and organized professional who values teamwork, meaningful connections, and making a direct impact on people&rsquo;s lives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice &amp; Case Management<ul><li>
Exercise independent judgment to provide case management services for a panel of patients.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive initial and routine psychosocial assessments to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with caregivers and support systems to establish and deliver coordinated care plans.</li><li>
Identify psychosocial risks, challenges, and service needs; advocate, refer, coordinate, and follow up on patient support in a timely manner.</li><li>
Provide individual counseling to patients as needed.</li><li>
Facilitate family conferences and patient/caregiver support groups.</li><li>
Engage with the community to identify and access services that support patient well-being.</li><li>
Conduct discharge planning and coordination when a patient transitions out of the program.</li><li>
Participate in special events such as caregiver workshops and educational sessions.</li><li>
May review and verify assessments completed by other social work staff.</li></ul>
Team Collaboration<ul><li>
Serve as a primary liaison between patients, caregivers, the team, and community partners.</li><li>
Collaborate with external agencies such as healthcare plans, community-based organizations, and care facilities.</li><li>
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.</li><li>
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including safety and confidentiality regulations.</li><li>
Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.</li><li>
Actively participate in team meetings, advocate for patient and caregiver needs, and contribute to collaborative care planning.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.</li><li>
Deliver 5-star service guided by compassion, respect, and professionalism.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
 Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work may be considered with relevant experience and language proficiency.</li><li>
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.</li></ul>
Licenses and Certifications<ul><li>
Valid Social Worker license in the state of California (MSW &ndash; Medical Social Worker).</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>
Experience and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.</li><li>
Skilled in collaborative teamwork and interdisciplinary care coordination.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.</li><li>
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and follow up thoroughly.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using electronic documentation systems.</li><li>
Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.</li><li>
Strong foundation in clinical practices and case management principles.</li></ul>
 Desired Qualifications<ul><li>
One (1) year or more of post-MSW experience.</li><li>
Prior experience in case management or healthcare settings.</li><li>
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.</li></ul>
 Location and Work Type<ul><li>
Location: San Francisco</li><li>
Work Type: On-site, with responsibilities that may include visits to patient homes, community settings, and care facilities.</li></ul>
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. 
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
#Workwolf</div>

Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

HiredFirst

<div>Social Worker (LCSW) - Day shift
13 week contract with option to extend. 4 x 10's, Days.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview</h3>
Job Summary: Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Masters Degree in social work: Required in CA. One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred Essential Functions: Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care. Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate. Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient. Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
The LCSW will assess patients&rsquo; psychosocial needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention and counseling services.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Conduct psychosocial assessments</li><li>
Develop safe and effective discharge plans</li><li>
Coordinate with case management, nursing, and providers</li><li>
Provide counseling to patients and families</li><li>
Facilitate referrals to community resources</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Active California LCSW license required</li><li>
Acute care hospital experience preferred</li><li>
Strong discharge planning experience</li><li>
Knowledge of insurance and community resources</li></ul>
#Workwolf</div>

Social Worker (LCSW)

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