Job ID: 904290
Job TitleLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
LocationSan Francisco, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 5×8 Hours (8:00-16:30) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for patients and families of all ages across patient care settings
- Assess and facilitate discharge planning for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs, collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Evaluate patients for 5150 holds as needed and coordinate transport to appropriate facilities
- Refer patients and families to appropriate community resources and programs, maintaining a current resource file
- Facilitate goals-of-care conversations, provide psycho-education, and facilitate group therapy sessions as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, plans, interventions, and interdisciplinary contacts in patient charts
Required Qualifications- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - valid California state license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - must be AHA or ARC
- 5150 Training required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and applicable state and federal regulations, including mandated abuse reporting requirements
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills- Previous experience in discharge planning
- Familiarity with acute care criteria tools such as InterQual
- Experience working with diverse populations across all age groups, including knowledge of child and family development and cultural influences on care
Why Join Us- Opportunity to practice independently as a clinical leader within an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic acute care environment
- Engage in meaningful patient advocacy work, supporting individuals and families through complex transitions of care