JOB DETAILS
- On-Site Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) position open for a top acute hospital in Torrance, CA
- Full Time Permanent Position
- Day Shift
- Highly-Competitive Salary
- Best-in-Class Benefits
JOB SUMMARY
Case Management is a collaborative practice including patients, caregivers, nurses, social workers, physicians, payers, support staff, other practitioners and the community. The Case Management process facilitates communication and care coordination along a continuum through effective transitional care management. Recognizing the patient's right to self-determination, the significance of the social determinants of health and the complexities of care (barriers to coping, abuse, mental health, substance use, lack of resources, psychosocial issues, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS
- Active California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- 2 Years of experience in healthcare related field (Acute, Ambulatory, or Post Acute)
- 2 Years of experience in Acute Care Management (Care Coordination) or successful completion of the Transitions in Practice (TIP) program for Care Managers.
- Must be knowledgeable with Medicare, Medi-Cal and HMO
- Excellent communication skills