Job Description
Job Summary:
- The PCLS Social Worker provides clinical social work services to patients under Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Services (PCLS), primarily those on legal holds (5150/5585, 5250, TCON, PCON).
- Responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, monitoring legal hold status, supporting conservatorship processes, and coordinating safe psychiatric discharge planning.
- Works collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Nursing, and Case Management to ensure continuity of care and appropriate community placement.
Duties:
- Manage PCLS consults & patients on legal holds (5150/5250/TCON/PCON).
- Complete EPIC assessments (including SDOH).
- Monitor legal hold status & conservatorship timelines.
- Coordinate psychiatric discharge planning & community placements.
Requirements:
- Master’s in social work (license not required).
- ACSW/APCC/AMFT Intern # or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC.
- 2+ years clinical experience.
- Mental health crisis intervention experience.
- Knowledge of Legal holds.