Medical Social Worker

Requisition  | Department:
Clinical Resource Management |

Location:

Poway, California

Salary Range: $41,070 - $61,680 per year | Hours per Shift: 10 | Pay Period: 80

Responsible for providing social work services to various ages and populations. Using the social work model, assesses needs and identifies appropriate resources for individuals and families in crisis, conducts behavioral health assessments, develops and coordinates admissions, transfers, and treatment and discharge plans for Emergency Department, Trauma, and hospital patients in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary Palomar Health staff and appropriate community-based resources/healthcare professionals.

Follows legal guidelines in mandatory reporting. Ensures that all patients and families have access to social work services. Evaluates transition from emergency acute care to the next level of care throughout the healthcare continuum and develops interventions if required. Maintains a working knowledge of community resources and assists in obtaining needed resources. Collects data and maintains quality of practice based on access, quality and identified departmental outcome indicators.

As a representative of the hospital and health system, maintains positive relationships with both internal and external customers. Participates as a team member of the clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, support and resources to all internal/external customers and displays ongoing commitment to quality.

Requires clear English communication skill and standard office equipment proficiency (calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and software skills (Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

• Provide social work services to diverse patient populations.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate resources.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop admission, transfer, treatment and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff and community-based resources.
• Follow mandatory reporting and legal guidelines.
• Ensure access to social work services for all patients and families.
• Evaluate transitions across levels of care and develop interventions.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and assist in resource acquisition.
• Collect and maintain data to support quality practice indicators.
• Participate in the clinical interdisciplinary team and maintain positive relationships.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of related medical social work experience.
• Preferred 3‑5 years of related medical social work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Experience:
  
  2-3 years related medical social work (minimum), 3-5 years preferred.
• Certifications & Licenses:
  Not applicable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected characteristic.