Social Worker MSW
Job in
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93302, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
Dignity Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Mental Health -
Healthcare
Crisis Counselor, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.
Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.
To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.
+ Advocacy and Education
+ Patient/Family Self Care Management, Patient/Family Health Management Education.
+ Bioethics Referrals & Management, Physician, Staff & Community Education.
+ Case Management Education & Training, Risk Management Identification & Referral.
+ Psychosocial Management
+ Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment/Functioning, Counseling Support & Referral, Abuse/Neglect Identification & Referral (Partner, Child, Elder), Family Issues Affecting Care, Coping/Emotional Adjustment, Grief/Bereavement Support (Individual & Group), Adoption Resources, Health/Wellness Promotion, Substance Abuse Screening/Resources, Psychiatric Screening/Behavior, Management, Staff Support and Crisis Intervention (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing).
** Job Requirements*
* ** Required*
* + Masters Other Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education., upon hire and
+ 1-3 years At least two years of clinical and/ormedical social work experience required., upon hire
+ Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children's Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.
One Community. One Mission. One California ()
** Pay Range*
* $41.50 - $49.33 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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