Social Worker; LSCW; Hospital
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Healthcare
Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health, Mental Health -
Social Work
Patient/Health Advocate, Community Health, Mental Health, Medical Social Worker
Location: June Lake
Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting patients and families through discharge planning, social needs assessment, and community resource coordination in a hospital setting near June Lake, CA.
Key Responsibilities:Support comprehensive patient planning and post-discharge coordination to promote safe transitions of care.
Screen and assess patients and families for social drivers of health, including food access, housing, transportation, financial concerns, and other resource needs.
Serve as expert resource on community-based social services and social determinants of health.
Connect patients and families with appropriate community programs, services, and support systems.
Refer patients to behavioral health when formal assessment or outpatient services are appropriate.
Provide education and support related to food access, housing resources, and other essential needs.
Coordinate patient transportation program and help ensure access to necessary medical care.
Assist patients and families experiencing crisis and provide counseling on the impact of medical conditions.
Conduct financial assessments and provide referrals for financial assistance and community resources.
Arrange in-home care, durable medical equipment, and other necessary services to support patients after discharge.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, behavioral health professionals, and other healthcare team members, and maintain documentation per organizational standards.
Advocate for patients and families while reducing barriers to healthcare access and continuity of care.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
Experience with discharge planning, care coordination, patient advocacy, community resources, and social drivers of health is highly valued.
Skills:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
Three to five years of hospital social work experience preferred.
Strong communication, assessment, organizational, and crisis-intervention skills are preferred.
You hold a California LCSW license and BSW degree. You have hospital discharge planning and care coordination experience. You excel at crisis intervention, resource navigation, and advocacy
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