Lead Social Worker

The Lead Social Worker coordinates and oversees social services staff and functions, while maintaining an advanced level of skills and expertise. Delivers social services, including psychosocial evaluation and treatment, advocacy, teaching, referrals to community services, and assistance, as needed, with discharge planning. Interviews patients, makes social assessments, and interacts with families, significant others, physicians, and staff, to obtain information that will assist with patient’s ability to understand his or her medical condition(s). Makes recommendations for additional services upon discharge. Ensures documentation in the medical record is clear and complete. Troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff.

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related Masters Degree in human services
One year of practice as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting
Computer Proficiency and Literacy
Familiarity of Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization