Overview

Woodland Memorial Health is a 105 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Woodland, California. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 140 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

As our Social Worker at Woodland Memorial Health, you’ll perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. Working collaboratively with all healthcare team members, you will develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered care for individual patients and the medical community.

Being dedicated to patients and family-centered care, you value the personal self-determination of your patients. To succeed in this role, you must manage multiple priorities simultaneously and engage in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

$8,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.

Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.

Provides psycho-social assessments, counseling and referral to community services and resources. Educates patients, families, and Woodland Healthcare staff. The Social Work department is a self-managed work team. The social workers are on call weekends and holidays. 

Provide psycho-social assessments for inpatient and outpatient units of Woodland Healthcare.Counsels patient and families for psychosocial-related issues.Refers patient and families to community services and resources.Acts as a resource for education and community services for patients, families, and Woodland Healthcare staff.Participates in Quality Control and Process Improvement activities.Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and special conferences. Services on Woodland Healthcare and community committees.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentRetirement ProgramsWellness Programs
Qualifications

Experience:

This position requires a Masters degree in Social Work. A minimum of one (1) year of acute care hospital experience of a combination of hospital and other clinical experience which provides for the following knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of clinical social work in the healthcare setting, Individual and group consultation process, Principles of grief and loss counseling, Crisis intervention techniques, Patients rights, ethical considerations and cultural differences in dealing with the hospitalized patient, Community health, welfare, and social agencies, Chemical dependency and mental disorders.

Education: 

Masters degree in Social Work

Licensure:

LCSW

Training: 

Ability to: Counsel patients and families for emotional, social and physical issues by assisting them in coping with feelings and fears during hospitalization or outpatient treatment. Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to the principles of growth and development over the life-span of the patient. Ability to interpret knowledge needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to is or her age specific needs. Perform psychosocial assessments and formulate appropriate plans, Assess and report incidences of suspected child abuse, dependent adult/elder abuse and domestic violence, Develop and maintain an empathetic environment with patients and families, Communicate effectively with the hospitalized patient and family members. Communicate psychosocial needs of the patient and family to the interdisciplinary team, Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with Woodland Healthcare and medical staff members. Develop and maintain a professional relationship with community health, welfare and social agencies, Maintain patients medical records, Maintain confidentiality. Actively participate in the Self-Managed Work Team process. Participate in hospital committees. Plan and organize work efficiently. Function independently and seek consultation from colleagues when appropriate. Maintain professional development by participating in continuing education. Provide education to staff. Provide supervision to MS students, as necessary.