Medical Social Worker

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley.  We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient.  Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The Social Worker for Case Management assists patients who present with complex, psychosocial needs and work collaboratively with the Case Management Team, Health Care Providers, and Physicians.  Intervenes to help the patient and/or family understand and cope with personal, emotional and biopsychosocial issues affecting hospitalization and the delivery of care.  Interventions include comprehensive assessment and referral, crisis intervention, and care management.  The social worker collaborated with a mulit-disciplinary team and community agencies to facilitate a safe discharge plan through the continuum of care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

      Education:

            Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work

            Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification

      Experience:

            Prefer one year supervised experience in a medical facility (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.) where a team approach is utilized.  Preference shown to individuals with clinical experience.

      Training:

         Basic knowledge of personality, psychodynamic and crisis theories, techniques of brief counseling/crisis intervention, community resources, and how to access them.

       License/Registration/Certification:

          Current American Heart Association BCLS certification

*Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.