What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker position at Lompoc Artificial Kidney Ctr?
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is an integral member of the Dialysis center, interacting with all members of the care team. We are a team of highly skilled and professional staff that are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families. Our Lompoc Dialysis center is need of a full time, temporary L.C.S.W. or an A.C.S.W. The duration of the assignment has not yet been determined and may have the potential of being long term. Please forward your resume to Kguardino@sbakc.com
Responsibilities
The Social Worker is responsible for meeting the non-medical needs of the patients and the patients' families, thereby assisting the patients to achieve a more adequate, satisfactory and productive lives. Each patient is interviewed by the Social Worker at the time of admission to access the patient's social needs to assist in developing a patient care plan. Progress notes will be maintained on a regular basis. The Social Worker will participate in Care Plan meetings with attending Physicians and the appropriate medical team. The goal of the Social Worker is to work collaboratively with the patient and the family to help them cope with the personal, emotional health and environmental needs. Assisting with travel and transportation, coordinating hospital admissions and discharge plans, and providing information regarding the appropriate utilization of community resources to meet the needs of the patients.
Qualifications
Must have completed a course of study with specialization in a clinical practice. Holds a Masters degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by Council on Social Work Education. We will consider an Associate Clinical Social Worker that will be required to work under the direction of our L.C.S.W.