Job Details

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Renders clinical psychosocial services to the patients and their families of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Assesses patient's psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies; and provides crisis intervention and bereavement counseling. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Two years' experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Required if employee does not have MSW
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Medical Social Worker (MSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (CSWA): Required

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes effective problem solving strategies to reach decisions, take appropriate action and follow-through within assigned scope of responsibility.
• Provides consultation and counseling with patients, families, staff, and others in the service of patients
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings and activities.
• Obtains or coordinates resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies.
• Provides training for nursing staff to intervene during on-call hours and weekends.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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