Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - $2,931 per week in San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Profession: Social Services Specialty: LCSW Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Health Care setting and 1 year in acute care hospital experience. Links patients with resources and plans for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages.

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Profession: Social Services Specialty: LCSW Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Health Care setting and 1 year in acute care hospital experience. License: LCSW Certifications: BLS, 5150 Training Must-Have: Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred. Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker needed. Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling. Links patients with resources and plans for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages. Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Consults on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Serves as a liaison to community programs. Assists and collaborates with multidisciplinary team on discharge planning. Practices independently and provides patients with support in adjustment to illness. Facilitates goals of care conversations with patients and families. May provide education to staff and other departments and participate on committees. Skills and Knowledge: Strong clinical psychosocial skills with the ability to conceptualize clinical situations. Demonstrates application of theory appropriate to specific age groups. Knowledge of individual, child, and family development, human behavior, and communication. Understanding of 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 regulations related to insurance programs. Familiarity with reporting requirements for various types of abuse. Job Accountabilities: Evaluates all referrals within one working day. Initiates and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Performs psychosocial assessment and treatment planning for patients and families. Facilitates placement for patients with complicated medical and psychosocial needs. Refers patients/families to appropriate care and community programs. Applies interviewing, counseling, and crisis intervention techniques effectively. Works closely with reviewers to monitor acute care criteria. Notifies the Risk Manager of possible risk issues. Maintains accurate and current records on patient charts. Maintains a current file of community resources. Records and submits timely productivity and statistical data. Must be available for scheduled coverage and flex when needed. Evaluates patients for necessary holds and arranges transport to appropriate facilities. Facilitates group therapy sessions as necessary.