Social Worker - Behavioral Health Hospital - Discharge Planner

_*THIS IS A FULL-TIME, IN-PERSON POSITION.
Part-time/remote not offered.
*_ _*Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
*_ Job Title: Social Worker- Behavioral Health Hospital- Discharge Planner Type: *Full-Time; *benefits available Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Social Service Professionals, "the professional's choice" for careers in Social Work and Therapy has a need for a Social Worker to work as a Discharge Planner at a behavioral health hospital in the San Fernando Valley, CA.
The Discharge Planner will conduct psychosocial assessments and provide referrals to community services for patients.
This is a full-time position with benefits available.
Your efforts will make a difference in the lives of others everyday! For immediate consideration to work as a Social Worker as a discharge planner at a behavioral health hospital in the San Fernando Valley, CA please attach a resume or apply online at www.
swjobs.
net.
You may also call 800-642-5031, option 8.
Examples of Essential Duties: Evaluate patients’ psycho-social needs; Evaluate patients' family/social situation to support a treatment plan; Utilize community resources to assist patients' psycho-social needs; Document history, care plans and prepare reports as needed.
Experience Requirement: 1-2 years of experience working in an inpatient mental health setting required; 1-2 years of experience working as a Discharge Planner.
Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
Masters degree in Social Work is preferred.
Qualifications: Current AHA-approved CPR card; Recruiting Guidelines: Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic and reasoning, judgment, time management techniques and data entry; Ability to make improvements or take corrective action; Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources; Organize, plan, and prioritize work; Communicate with people outside the organization; Represent the organization to patients, clients and the public; Deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations; Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time; Work within a team as well as independently; Speak, read, and write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience while demonstrating the proper use of grammar.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from employment.
) The client may have its own criteria, including security clearance.
This offer is made exclusively by Social Service Professionals, a leader in Social Work Staffing.
We specialize in finding jobs for qualified individuals and have other positions currently available throughout California.
As a member of the RehabAbilities Family of Companies, Social Service Professionals is certified by The Joint Commission.
The RehabAbilities Family of Healthcare Staffing Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
All positions are open to men and women.
Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Disability Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact Human Resources.
Social Service Professionals has other positions available throughout California.
We offer great pay and benefits, including PTO, to qualified personnel.
Choose from full-time, per-diem and weekend opportunities.
For more details, please visit our website at www.
swjobs.
net.
Get started now! Submit a resume for immediate consideration, call 800-642-5031 option 8.
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We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of our Team! Job ID #413SFV Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $28.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * This is a full-time, in person position - is this the kind of position you are looking for? * Is your degree in Social Work? Experience: * medical discharge planning: 1 year (Required) * working in an in-patient mental health setting: 1 year (Required) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person