Medical Social Worker III LCSW
Company: Kaiser
Location: Lamont
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Medical Social Worker III provides assessments, coordination,
and implementation/ evaluation of professional social services to
patients and their families in order to aid them in coping with
social, emotional, and economic difficulties related to medical
problems or which predispose to illness.
Essential Responsibilities:
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
QUALITY OF CLINICAL SERVICES:
The Medical Social Worker III provides quality services by
assessing patient/family system needs then developing and
implementing treatment plans in accordance with departmental and
medical center policies.
Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings,
documentation review, case presentations, staff and patient
feedback and supervisory discussions.
Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview with patient,
family, and/or significant other according to department policy and
standards.
Provides appropriate crisis intervention/treatment to adults,
children and families in emergent situations including assessment,
counseling, information/referral and providing consultation to
physicians and healthcare team.
Provides a professional interpretation of patients condition (i.e.,
situation, affect, behavior and verbal content) and recommends
appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) and/or treatment
plan.
Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects department
standards and includes: reason for referral; source of referral;
informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal and social
relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment; issues including
depression; role performance/social transition; community
planning/resources/social transition; legal/protective issues (as
indicated).
Provides appropriate counseling services to patient and/or family
based on clinical assessment and consistent with patients on-going
medical condition/needs.
Performs relevant patient and family advocacy services within KP
and the community.
Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social
adjustments to medical illness, individually, in classes or
groups.
The Medical Social Worker III takes responsibility for
implementation of social work knowledge and values, standards of
practice and enhancement of professional skills as demonstrated by
documentation reviews, case presentations, staff and patient
feedback, supervisory discussions, and attendance at
conferences/classes.
Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional
and behavioral problems/elements as they related to patients
medical condition and treatment.
Knowledge of availability of KP and community resources consistent
with treatment goals.
Utilizes professional knowledge in facilitating staff and other
meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of and observes department policies and
procedures.
Utilizes formal and informal education opportunities to increase
professional knowledge base as demonstrated by attendance at
appropriate and approved programs/workshops/ in-services/etc.
Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into
practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of
bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human
behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, and
provide consultation and education to other team members.
NEONATES:
Substance Abuse, Parent/Infant Bonding, Family Relationships,
Safety, Developmental Milestones, Parental Coping/Acceptance,
Birth/death.
PEDIATRICS:
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Substance Abuse, Safety, Legal,
Parent/Guardian/Child Relationships, Developmental Milestones,
Family Relationships, Peer Group, School/Academic Performance.
ADOLESCENT:
Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Substance Abuse, Developmental Milestones,
Family Relationships, Peer Group Relationships, Sexuality,
Education.
ADULT:
Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Substance Abuse, Adequacy of Self-Care,
Developmental Milestones, Sexuality, Family Responsibilities.
GERIATRIC:
Elder Abuse/Neglect Reporting, Substance Abuse, Adequacy Of Self
Care, Support System, Developmental Milestones, Mental
Status/Competency, Mortality.
EOL (End of Life Option):
Regulatory data reporting, process coordination, assist
Members/Physicians with California End of Life Option Act.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and the level of work being performed by the individuals assigned
to this position and as such are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so classified.
INTERDICIPLINARY FUNCTIONS:
Functions as an effective team member, consultant, and liaison to
medical, nursing, ancillary staff, and to community agencies.
This is measured by staff feedback, observation by supervisor, QM
evaluations, and written communications.
Demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach, competent follow-up and
communication of accurate information to team members.
Assumes responsibility for patient, staff and system problems as
indicated by requests for involvement.
Demonstrates awareness of the Departments mission, scope and vision
in the context of the Medical Centers structure.
As measured by established standards, maintains good rapport
with:
Peers and colleagues.
Community.
Physicians.
Other health care team members.
Educates physicians and staff regarding the role of the social
worker and the importance of addressing bio-psychosocial issues for
quality patient care and services.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
Demonstrates professional behavior and interventions are consistent
with departmental policies and procedures, JCAHO, Title22, and NCQA
legal mandates, professional standards, NASW, ABECSW, and other
Medical Center Guidelines.
Utilizes supervision and consultation appropriately as indicated by
regular attendance at supervisory/consultation sessions,
identifying and discussing problem cases/situation with supervisor
and seeking consultation with peers.
Contributes and shares community resource with colleagues.
Represents the Department in appropriate medical center and/or
community committees.
Identifies improvement opportunities for the department or work
area and communicates ideas to supervisor.
Participates in Quality Management activities based on member
needs, organizational goals, and professional standards.
Identifies and participates in the solution to system problems.
Attends and occasionally facilitates staff/education meetings.
Avoids unscheduled absences, arrives at work at scheduled times and
takes action to avoid recurring absences.
Plans and submits elected time off in advance.
Exhibits standards of professional behavior in compliance with
Regional Quality of Service Guidelines.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family issues in
accordance with the Medical Center policy and professionals
standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with Fire & Safety,
Disaster, Universal Precautions and Infectious Disease policy and
procedures.
Works in a self-directed manner as demonstrated by requesting
assistance when clinical case or situation is beyond experience or
abilities.
May provide mentorship and/or clinical supervision for SW II, new
worker or graduate student.
PRODUCTIVITY:
Maintains patient access, and meets established standards for
effectiveness and efficiency.
Prioritizes, plans, and organizes workload need within assigned
hours.
Case finds and screens high-risk patients according to Department
protocol.
Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.
Responds to referrals with departmentally delineated time
frames.
Completes and submits statistics in accordance with Departmental
policies and procedures.
Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly and within
department time frames.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and the level of work being performed by the individuals assigned
to this position and as such are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so classified.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum One (1) year experience working as a MSW in medical acute
care setting or as part of a medical team. MSW Internships will be
considered as part of experience.
Medical Social Worker - End of Life Option: If position posted is
for an End of Life role, experience requirement is: Minimum one (1)
year of experience, within the last three (3) years, working as a
MSW in end of life care and counseling.
Education
Masters Degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the
Counsel of Social Work Education.
License, Certification, Registration
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
Additional Requirements:
Following language applies to End of Life Option positions
only:
Current CA Drivers License, clear driving record for the past two
(2) years and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.
Following language applies to Home Health, Hospice and Palliative
positions only.
Current CA Drivers License, clear driving record for the past two
(2) years and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.
One (1) year post masters experience in Medical Social Work
required.
BLS Card required
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Notes:
Employee will be placed outside of behavioral health, at different
MOB location to be determined and as needed.
PrimaryLocation : California,Bakersfield,Bakersfield Behavior
Health
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B11-PSC-NUHW-NUHW Psych Social
Chapter
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual
Care
Department : Kern Behavioral Health - Social Services - 0806
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
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