Social Services Practitioner (Msw)

Job Summary

Social Services Practitioner (MSW)

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Vallejo, CA, United States

Day Shift 5 x 8s, 8 am to 4:30 pm M - F, with occasional weekend shifts. Located in Vallejo. Must have CPI and BLS. CPI can be provided on-site after hire if needed—at least 1 year of experience.

For more than 30 years, Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. We also provide partial hospitalization programs for adults. Our extensive range of treatment programs are designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life. Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Vallejo's proximity to San Francisco and Oakland's vibrant art, food and sports entertainment venues is unparalleled. Vallejo's historic downtown, waterfront and ease of access to the world-class Napa Valley provide many local opportunities for exploring.

Job Summary:

Renders clinical psychosocial services to the patients and their families of all ages (neonate to geriatric).

Assesses patient's psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies; and provides crisis intervention and bereavement counseling.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required

Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required

Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A: Required

Essential Functions:

Utilizes effective problem solving strategies to reach decisions, take appropriate action and follow-through within assigned scope of responsibility.

Provides consultation and counseling with patients, families, staff, and others in the service of patients Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings and activities.

Obtains or coordinates resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies.

Provides training for nursing staff to intervene during on-call hours and weekends.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.