Social Worker I - Social Worker

Overview

Social Worker I

Department: Social ServicesSchedule: Per Diem | DaysLocation: Chino Valley Medical Center | Chino, CaliforniaCompensation: $30.57 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Make a Meaningful Difference in Every Patient’s Journey

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Chino Valley Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients and families throughout our community.

 

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker I to join our Social Services team. In this role, you will support patients and families as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that can accompany hospitalization and the transition to the next level of care.

 

Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team, you will help connect patients with appropriate resources and support services while contributing to a positive, patient-centered experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Social Worker I, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide social services support to patients and families based on identified needs.
• Assist patients and families in navigating available community resources and support services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Provide support to patients and families experiencing psychosocial challenges related to illness, hospitalization, and transitions of care.
• Participate in discharge-planning efforts and help address social barriers that may affect a safe transition from the hospital.
• Advocate for patients while promoting dignity, compassion, and respect throughout the care experience.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with departmental and hospital requirements.

Why Chino Valley Medical Center?

Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 and centrally located in Southern California’s Chino Valley. The hospital is a nine-time recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014-2022) and has received national recognition for quality, including recognition among Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2018 and IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals.

Chino Valley Medical Center is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the community through services including emergency care, senior services, orthopedics, surgical services, and more.

 

If you’re looking for an opportunity where your compassion, communication skills, and commitment to helping others can make a difference every day, we invite you to join the Chino Valley Medical Center team.

Learn more about Chino Valley Medical Center [http://www.cvmc.com/

 

Responsibilities

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, data collection regarding psychosocial aspects related to the patient’s care, , assist in the re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related field OR

Master’s in Psychology

Current registration as an intern with a Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Master’s in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field.

Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience.

Pay Transparency

Chino Valley Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $30.57. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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