Social Worker; LCSW), Part Time SEIU Union; -Hour Shift

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as discharge planning to and consultation about patients and families to assist them and the health care team in coping with patient's hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, treatment, and/or life situation, including emotional, mental, and substance abuse disorders. Functions in a supervisory role as a team leader. This position is represented by SEIU.

• Master’s Degree in social work:
  Required
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting:
  Required
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting:
  Preferred

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice:
  Required

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care, ensuring that the required paperwork is completed.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops social work 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. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Actively participates in training and/or cross-training of duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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