Medical Social Worker I

Salary : $99,962.72 - $121,006.08 AnnuallyLocation : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CAJob Type : Full-Time / Part-TimeJob Number : 25-Y04-ADepartment : County-Wide RecruitmentOpening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025Closing Date : 2 / 3 / 2025 12 : 00 AM PacificBargaining Unit : 01Description Under general supervision, to make bio-psycho-social assessments to determine needs for intervention in a health and hospital or clinical services setting; develop intervention plans and provide needed services or assist patients, public health and other health services clients in obtaining needed services.The established list may be used for full-time / part-time / extra help / pm shifts / weekends vacancies as they occur. Locations include O'Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. The Power of WE : Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60 specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare : https : / / www.scvh.org / home and follow us on : LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com / company / county-of-santa-clara / Facebook | www.facebook.com / sccjobInstagram | www.instagram.com / sccjobs / Newsletter Subscription | Sign UpTypical Tasks Accepts referrals of patients / clients from health care staff and a wide range of public and private agencies; Interviews patients / clients of SCVHHS and other health systems departments; Obtains and assesses information provided by patient / client and other provider referral sources; Works collaboratively with patients / clients and their family toward meeting the need or resolution of the bio-psycho-social issues identified; Interprets available programs to patient / client and / or families; Educates patients / clients and their families on various programs and / or health-related issues; Advocates for the patient / client by helping them to navigate the health and hospital system; May act as a resource specialist in a particular area as appropriate; Documents assessment and intervention plan in patient's / client's record; Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs for patients / clients, their families and the public; Establishes and maintains effective casework relationships and participates as a team member with health and hospital systems staff; Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required; Makes financial eligibility determinations based upon documentation provided; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college; or, graduation from college and four years of social work experience. Graduate training in an approved school of social work may be substituted for experience. (One year of appropriate graduate study may be substituted on a year for year basis).Possession of a valid California Driver's license may be required for some positions prior to appointment.Some positions may require a background check.Knowledge of : Principles, techniques and objectives of social work; Individual and group behavior; Human growth and development; Family relationships and systems; Bio- psycho-social-economic factors affecting individuals and families; Community organization and resources; Basic health and hospital systems organization; Laws and regulations common to social work practice in the State of California.Ability to : Establish and maintain rapport with patients / clients and their families; Assess a family's / client's adjustment to their condition by conducting a bio-psycho-social assessment; Maintain objective, appropriate professional relationships with patients / clients and their families; Utilize social work techniques and community resources; Advocate on behalf of the family / client; Work in close collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient's / client's health issues; Prepare and present written and oral reports; Work within the written procedures and guidelines of the Health and Hospital System and / or program regulations; Maintain accurate records of social work intervention with patients and their families; Keep statistics on professional activities.The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial / legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? None High School or GED equivalent College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units) College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units) College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units) College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units) College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 03 Do you possess a Master's Degree in Social Work? Yes No 04 Please list the name of your degree, the level, and where it was obtained. If you do not have a degree, please type "N / A." 05 How many years of social work and / or medical social work experience do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 06 Please describe your social work and / or medical social work experience. Include each employer's name, your job title, hospital / clinic, job duties, your dates of employment and number of hours worked per week. If none, type N / A. 07 How many years of Graduate training in an approved school of social work do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two years 08 How many years of experience do you have completing biopsychosocial assessments, providing interventions, and making referrals to community resources for individuals and families? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 09 Please describe your experience completing biopsychosocial assessments, providing interventions, and making referrals to community resources for individuals and families.Include the name of employer(s), job title(s), hospital / clinic, dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, job duties performed. If you do not have any write "none." 10 How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with acute and chronic health conditions, substance use, mental health, homelessness, trauma / grief, including assessing adjustments to their condition(s)? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 11 Please describe your experience working with individuals with acute and chronic health conditions, substance use, mental health, homelessness, trauma / grief, including assessing adjustments to their condition(s)?Include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, job duties performed. If you do not have any write "none." 12 How many years of experience do you have documenting and maintaining accurate records of social work assessments and interventions for individuals, family, and groups? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 13 Describe your experience documenting and maintaining accurate records of social work assessments and interventions for individuals, family and groups.Include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, job duties performed. If you do not have any write "none." 14 How many years of direct clinical experience do you have working with challenging behaviors in individual, family and group dynamics? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six years or more 15 Please describe your direct clinical experience do you have working with challenging behaviors in individual, family, and group dynamics.Include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, job duties performed. If you do not have any write "none." 16 Do you speak any of the following languages? (Select all that apply) Spanish Vietnamese None 17 Please select all scheduled hours you would be willing to accept. 0.5 FTE - 20 hours per week 0.6 FTE - 24 hours per week 0.8 FTE - 32 hours per week 1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week 18 Are you willing to work weekends? Yes No 19 Please select which locations / clinics you are willing to work at : (Select all that apply) California Children's Services Specialty Clinics California Children's Services DePaul Urgent Care Center Downtown - Gender Health Care Center MPC - Maternal Fetal Medicine O'Conner Hospital PACE Clinic Public Health Renal Care Center Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Saint Louise Regional Hospital Valley Health Care (VHC) - Bascom Pediatrics Valley Health Plan Valley Homeless Health Care Program VHC - Downtown VHC - Diabetes VHC - Downtown - Geriatrics VHC - Downtown - Post Acute Care Transitions VHC - East Valley VHC - Gilroy VHC - Milpitas VHC - Moorpark VHC - Oncology VHC - Sunnyvale VHC - Tully VHC - Various Clinics Regional Medical Center 20 How did you find out about this job? Contacted by County Recruiter Contacted by a Recruitment Firm County Employee Referral County of Santa Clara Career Website County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Indeed Virtual Job Fair In Person Job Fair In-Person Networking Professional Event Virtual Networking Event Community Event Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Professional Association Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.) Hospital Website : SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website Handshake Student Career Center County Text Message Other (Specify in the next question) 21 If you selected an event / fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type n / a. Required Question

Salary : $99,963 - $121,006