Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FT Days

In addition to the usual responsibilities as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Lead will be responsible in assisting the department leadership on various department functions including but not limited to department performance improvement plan, development of care management programs and process, development of education plan and training of staff, and provide instruction and guidance in the implementation of care management function including discharge planning and care coordination in order to achieve a safe discharge plan for patients. The Lead, Licensed Clinical Social Worker has oversight of student internship and preceptor program including acting as a liaison to the universities, coordination of orientation and ongoing education per the direction of management. This role is also responsible for all other duties assigned by the management of the department.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and instruction to staff regarding their assessment, intervention, planning and evaluation of cases.
• Ability to contribute to staff performance annual evaluation, perform staff annual competencies evaluations, provide staff orientation and training.
• Knowledge with regulatory requirements related to legal requirements.
• Knowledge with regulatory agency requirements, policies, and protocols.
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
• Independent performer.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Required Experience

Required:

·Active California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners

·Minimum 2 years of Case Management experience

·2 or more years of experience as a LCSW in healthcare

·Evidence of continuing education

·Must obtain ACM (Accredited Case Manager) certification within 3 years of employment

·Must obtain LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH only)