Social Worker, Hospital

Our therapists set their own caseloads and schedules. Most clients are adults, with a growing number of teenagers.

THE POSITION

The Social Worker, Hospital works with nursing, physicians and case management to get patients the services they need after discharge. Hybrid. You will need to be in Los Angeles at least two days per week.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a caseload of 18 to 25 clients.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to the proper authorities as a mandated reporter.
• Coordinate advance directives and goals-of-care conversations.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
• Arrange placements in skilled nursing, rehab, hospice or group homes.
• Conduct home visits and safety checks.
• Refer clients to community resources such as housing, food assistance, transportation and benefits.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3+ years of social work experience in a healthcare or human services setting.
• Good documentation habits and ability to meet deadlines.
• LMSW, LSW or LCSW in California, depending on position.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and local community resources.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Rate: $74,000 to $82,000 annually

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• CEU reimbursement.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Teasel Family Services.