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Master Social Worker
Glendale, CA
Master Social Worker
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Duration: 11 weeks
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
About the Role
The facility seeks a Master Social Worker to provide counseling, support, and care coordination for patients and families navigating hospitalization and transitions to post-acute care. You'll work closely with nursing staff, patients, and community agencies to develop individualized care plans and facilitate smooth discharge planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and reassess plans of care based on patient assessments, including psychosocial factors, mental status, and family dynamics
- Counsel and support patients and families addressing non-medical needs during hospitalization
- Collaborate on discharge planning for patients requiring post-inpatient or hospice care
- Assist patients, families, and caregivers in determining appropriate levels of hospice care
- Refer patients to outpatient resources and community services
- Provide patient education and coordinate transitions with outside agencies and relatives
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (required in CA and HI)
- Current BLS certification
- Current nursing license per state of assignment
- Two years of acute or long-term medical setting experience preferred
- Acute care experience required
What We Require
All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment (medical and religious exemptions may apply).