Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Van Ness Campus 1100

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Location: San Francisco, California Specialty: Social Services Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 5 x 8 hours (8:00 to 16:30), 40 hours per week

Role Overview

Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, resource linkage, and transition-of-care planning for patients of all ages and their families in any patient care setting. Provides psychoeducation, may facilitate support groups, and may provide education to staff and participate on committees. Practices independently and works as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in California
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in an acute care setting

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates all referrals within one working day (24 hours)
• Performs psychosocial assessments and treatment planning, and initiates and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Performs discharge planning assessments and facilitates placement for patients with complicated medical and psychosocial needs
• Evaluates patients for 5150 holds as needed and arranges transport to the appropriate facility
• Facilitates group therapy sessions as needed
• Refers issues around death and dying to the chaplaincy program
• Works with clinical reviewers to monitor acute care criteria (InterQual)
• Notifies the risk manager of possible risk issues
• Maintains accurate, current patient chart documentation and a current file of community resources
• Records and submits accurate, timely productivity and statistical data
• Must be available for scheduled coverage, flexible work hours, and call as needed

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong clinical psychosocial skills and ability to apply theory across specific age groups
• Knowledge of individual, child, and family development, human behavior, communication, discharge planning, and cultural influences
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, state, and federal regulations
• Knowledge of child, elder, domestic, and dependent abuse reporting requirements

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start; OIG and SAM/EPLS checks, sex offender search, and monthly exclusion database screening
• Education verification: Highest level of education verified (not required for a high school diploma)
• Licensure verification: Primary source online license verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Physical exam: Completed within 1 year of start
• TB screening: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start (or two PPDs), renewed annually; negative chest X-ray within 1 year of start if positive symptoms are reported
• Immunizations: Adult Tdap within 10 years of start; proof of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or vaccination; medical or religious exemptions are considered case by case
• Flu vaccination: Proof of the current seasonal flu vaccine or a signed declination during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• Respiratory safety: Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually; in-person color blind exam
• Work history: Full 7 years of work history on the application, with gaps over 30 days explained; 2 professional references required
• Documents: Review and signature of facility policies and conduct documents prior to start, including a general regulatory orientation and a vendor training