Social Worker LCSW - Direct Hire - Nights - Palm Springs, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Case Management

Location: Palm Springs, CA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated LCSW to join our partner hospital's Case Management team in Palm Springs, CA. This role focuses on facilitating patient care transitions, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring patient well-being throughout their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities:

• Transition Management: Assess and address patients' needs for smooth transitions across the care continuum, promoting appropriate length of stay, preventing readmissions, and enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient throughput and timely delivery of care at the appropriate level, prioritizing patient safety and quality.
• Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention: Conduct complex psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to support patients and families facing emotional, social, and practical challenges related to their health condition.
• Compliance and Education: Ensure adherence to internal policies and state/federal regulations related to discharge planning and social services. Educate staff, patients, and families on relevant topics.
• Case Management: Participate in complex case reviews and daily patient care conferences. Oversee case management and keep providers updated on any changes to post-discharge plans.

Qualifications:

• Required:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • CA LCSW License
  • Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills
  • Knowledge of internal policies and State/Federal regulations related to discharge planning and social services
  • 5150 certification within 90 days of hire and maintained at all times

• Preferred:

  • 2 years of hospital or healthcare experience

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to use fine motor skills (typing/data entry) and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Works in a clinical and office environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Weekdays and every other weekend
• Some holidays required

To Apply:

If you're a dedicated LCSW passionate about patient advocacy and care coordination, we invite you to apply today! Join Virtus Healthcare Staffing and make a difference in the lives of patients in Palm Springs, CA.