Job Summary
A Social Worker position is available in the healthcare setting. The role involves providing biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and discharge planning for patients and their families/significant others across all age groups. The position requires independent practice and collaboration within an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Job Details
- Position Description: Licensed Clinical Social Worker needed to perform biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, linkage with resources, and planning for patient transitions of care. Prior experience in discharge planning is preferred.
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: LCSW certification, BLS certification, 2 years experience in a healthcare setting with at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience, and CA licensure required.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Performs psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, referrals to community programs, and supports patients with adjustment to illness. Records and maintains accurate documentation, evaluates patients for 5150 holds, facilitates group therapy, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must provide evidence of CA licensure and applicable certifications, with references obtained within the last year. Onboarding requires labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, and all compliance documents are due 10 days prior to the start date.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
