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LCSW Care Manager
Torrance, CA
Full-Time - 8 Hour Days
Relocation Candidates Accepted
Care Management within the Department of Psychiatry includes a collaborative practice with patients, caregivers, nurses, social workers, physicians, payers, support staff, other practitioners and the community. Social workers facilitate communication and care coordination along a continuum through effective transitional care management. Recognizing the patient's right to self-determination, the significance of the social determinants of health and the complexities of care (barriers to coping, abuse, mental health, substance use, lack of resources, psychosocial issues, etc.).
Our hospital's caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Must Haves:
- Master's Degree - Social Work.
- Coursework/Training - All LCSWs must follow the guideline by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for LPS designation and keep their designation in current status
- California Clinical Social Worker License upon hire
- 2 years experience - Healthcare related setting with psychiatric mental health patient population in area of service, preferably in an inpatient setting
- Computer experience
- Designated as Behavioral Health Clinician to perform 5150 evaluations 18 months of hire
- CPI certification (nonviolent crisis intervention training) within 1 year of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Discharge planning experience
