Childrens Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker III

Organization: SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento Position Overview: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides crisis intervention, information, referrals, and discharge planning for patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources. Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely, effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of the health care team. Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Evaluates patients for 5150 holds as appropriate. Facilitates Group Therapy sessions as needed. Job Description: EDUCATION Master's: Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Other: 5150 training CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker California Children's Services Paneled EXPERIENCE Two years experience in a Health Care setting, Pediatrics and one year acute care hospital experience. Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups. Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning and the influence of culture and values in social environments. Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families. Knowledge of Medicare , MediCal , State and Federal regulations. Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse reporting requirements. Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contracts. Knowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Time management skills. 5150 Training. Ability to facilitate Group Therapy sessions. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Number of Openings: 1 This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $50.80 to $68.57 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.