Master Social Worker

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate MD orders for all MSW-PCLS consults.
• Conduct initial psychosocial assessments for patients on legal hold using the EPIC SW Navigator system.
• Complete the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) section for every admitted patient.
  Collaborate with psychiatric providers to determine whether cases require full legal hold monitoring or are “consult only.”
• Perform daily rounding for patients on active legal holds; see LPS conserved patients three times weekly.
• Work to transfer patients to Riverside County LPS-approved facilities or Intensive Treatment Facilities (ITFs) when medically cleared.
• Monitor transitions between legal statuses (e.g., 5150 to 5250 to TCON) and ensure proper documentation and advisement.
• Assess patients who are gravely disabled (GD) for timely LPS conservatorship referrals during the first week of admission.
• Maintain strong communication with nursing leadership, case managers, community agencies, and patient families.

Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals to:

• Mental health services.
• Substance use disorder programs.
• Housing and shelter resources.
• Transportation and non-medical placement.

Education, Experience and Certifications/ License:

• Must have either an interim BBS license (AMFT/ACSW/APCC).
• Master’s degree in social work required (licensed not required)
• Minimum two year’s of experience in clinical setting required, will assist with our current SW staff shortage.
• Previous counseling experience preferred.
• A worker with mental health crises intervention experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment; type 30 words per minute without errors.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership and supervision; follow policies consistently; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to positively and effectively manage complex interpersonal relations with patients and staff.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently and with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Works independently without direct supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; write, hear, read and speak sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with workplace; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to the position.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 10.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 4.00