Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Case Management
Location : Palm Springs, CA
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated LCSW to join our partner hospital's Case Management team in Palm Springs, CA.
This role focuses on facilitating patient care transitions, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring patient well-being throughout their healthcare journey.
Responsibilities :
- Transition Management : Assess and address patients' needs for smooth transitions across the care continuum, promoting appropriate length of stay, preventing readmissions, and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Care Coordination : Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient throughput and timely delivery of care at the appropriate level, prioritizing patient safety and quality.
- Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention : Conduct complex psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to support patients and families facing emotional, social, and practical challenges related to their health condition.
- Compliance and Education : Ensure adherence to internal policies and state / federal regulations related to discharge planning and social services.
Educate staff, patients, and families on relevant topics.
Case Management : Participate in complex case reviews and daily patient care conferences. Oversee case management and keep providers updated on any changes to post-discharge plans.
Qualifications : Required :
Required :
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- CA LCSW License
- Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills
- Knowledge of internal policies and State / Federal regulations related to discharge planning and social services
- 5150 certification within 90 days of hire and maintained at all times
Preferred :
2 years of hospital or healthcare experience
Physical Requirements :
- Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to use fine motor skills (typing / data entry) and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crawl.
- Must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
- Works in a clinical and office environment.
Benefits :
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off Schedule :
- Full-Time
- Full-Time
- 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM, Weekdays and every other weekend
- Some holidays required
To Apply :
If you're a dedicated LCSW passionate about patient advocacy and care coordination, we invite you to apply today! Join Virtus Healthcare Staffing and make a difference in the lives of patients in Palm Springs, CA.