Job Summary: The Social Worker-LCSW provides assistance to patients and their families in the forms diagnostic evaluation; individual, family & group therapeutic counseling; and resource referral. Provides supervision to Clinical MSW staff registered with the Board of Behavioral Science. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Master's degree in social work required. Minimum two years of experience in clinical setting, previous counseling experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality. Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment; type 30 words per minute without errors. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership and supervision; follow policies consistently; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to positively and effectively manage complex interpersonal relations with patients and staff. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently and with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Works independently without direct supervision. Requires adequate visual, hearing and tactile acuity to proficiently perform essential duties. Requires ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to the position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Current LCSW licensure required. Valid driver’s license required at time of hire if assigned to the following cost centers/departments: 34617/AMB: Dialysis Peritoneal OP-LLUMC.
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Loma Linda University Health’s story is one of hope. Our people strongly believe in the work of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. They are also committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We are a faith-based academic medical center in Southern California’s Inland Empire, and since our establishment in 1905, we’ve been a local, regional, national, and international leader in education, clinical care, and research.
Our 18,000 talented healthcare team members work in our system’s six hospitals, providing whole-person, patient-focused care to more than 57,000 inpatients and over a million outpatients annually. Our passion is to bring hope to each patient and family who seeks our help during their most vulnerable moments in life.
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