Behavioral Health Social Worker
Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Hospital
$1,852-2,758/weekLucid Staffing Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
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Behavioral Health Social Worker - Contract Opportunity
Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
The Hospital Social Worker collaborates with Case Manager RNs to develop post-acute care plans for patients facing personal, social, or environmental barriers to wellness and recovery. Responsibilities include:
- Intervening with patients who have complex psychosocial needs
- Assisting with eligibility determination for social programs and community assistance
- Providing crisis intervention to patients and families
- Coordinating and facilitating discharge plans for high-risk patients
- Communicating with patients and families to develop continuing care plans
- Assisting with resolving personal and environmental difficulties affecting health outcomes
Key Duties
- Support planning and post-discharge care
- Screen, assess, and provide resources related to social determinants of health
- Act as an expert on community social resources
- Refer patients to Behavioral Health for assessments or outpatient services
- Provide education and support for food access and housing
- Coordinate patient transportation programs
- Assist families in crisis to understand medical and lifestyle impacts
- Conduct financial assessments and referrals
- Arrange in-home care and equipment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree preferred
- California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
- 3 to 5 years hospital social work experience preferred (use 5 years as the higher requirement)
Work Schedule
- Full-time, day shifts
Additional Information
- Dorm-style housing available in furnished, self-sufficient apartments (one-bedroom and studios) with private kitchen and bathroom
- Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable, pool, ping-pong, foosball, fireplace lounge, and weight room
- Location offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities year-round, including skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, and proximity to Yosemite National Park
- Emphasis on work-life balance in a small-town setting with ample amenities and community activities
Prior Travel Experience
- Not required for this position
This role is ideal for compassionate, motivated, and resourceful social workers who excel in communication and problem-solving within a hospital setting.
Facility
Mammoth Hospital
- Critical Access
- 17 beds
Mammoth Lakes, CA
About
Mammoth Lakes is an outdoor lover's playground nestled in the Eastern Sierra Mountains between Yosemite National Park and the Nevada border. During the summer, many visitors and locals take advantage of scenic hiking trails that meander through pine forests and wildflower-filled meadows or kayak, paddleboard or fish in the many lakes in the area. In the winter, it's a renowned destination for skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain, tubing at an epic tube park and snowmobiling on more than 100 miles of tree-lined trails. Cross-country skiing and guided snowshoeing tours are also available. After a day of play in any season, the town has many bars for happy hour, pubs with world-class brews and all sorts of tasty eats. Take advantage of plenty of shopping venues or visit the Village, the premier destination for events, including a diverse lineup of live music and other entertainment.
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