LCSW, Clinical Social Work, Emergency Dept, 36 Hour Week (3x12 hour shifts), Nights

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The LCSW provides Outpatient comprehensive clinical social work practice and case management to all special needs patients by providing non-discriminatory, comprehensive treatment and coordination of care to patients and them. The LCSW provides age specific psychosocial screening, psychiatric assessments, psychosocial assessment, clinical interventions and treatments.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.

EXPERIENCE

LCSW I: Prior work experience in a health care environment required.  Acute care hospital experience preferred.

LCSW II: Internal Candidates:  Requires at least two years of service at MarinHealth Medical Center as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with progressing leadership qualities, duties, and responsibilities as evidenced by participation in quality improvement projected, committee participation, or other approved professional practice.  External Candidates:  Requires at least three years of clinical social work practice as a licensed clinical social worker with progressing leadership qualities, duties, and responsibilities.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Knowledge of psychosocial aspects of illness including family systems theory, crisis theory and effective treatment modalities used to assist patients and their families in adjusting to the debilitating effects of illness.
• Knowledge of age specific theories of human development; social work theory and practice as well as applicable community resources and legal aspects of care for varying populations and assigned hospital units.
• Significant independent judgment, analytical, problem-solving and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, providing patient-centered leadership and direction.
• Adheres to professional ethics, practice and values as delineated by NASW.
• Demonstrates knowledge, ability and willingness to engage in continuous learning about various ethnic, spiritual, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates expertise and knowledge of DSM IV-R diagnoses.
• Demonstrates expertise and knowledge on reporting laws as well as all legal aspects o