Responsible for coordinating patient care services, LPS activities and discharge planning processes with related hospital departments and external agencies and organizations in compliance with hospital policies and patient care quality standards associated with regulatory bodies such as JCAHO and Department of Mental Health. Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of nursing care specific to adult patients and understands and utilizes the growth/development stages of adults.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

A minimum of one-year working with mentally ill adults (ages 18 and over) preferred. Must possess a current CPR card and AB508 certification with updates annually. Must possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks, meeting precise tolerances and standards. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks. Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team. Be able to sustain concentration and prolonged commitment to tasks. Display a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgement skills. Ability to influence others plan, negotiate, direct, control or monitor others’ activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to express creativity through writing. Must be able to work independently and effectively under stress in certain situations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Masters in Social Worker

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires pushing, pulling, and lifting materials not exceeding 15 pounds. Any workload exceeding 15 pounds will require assistance. Requires grasping, writing, standing, reaching, sitting, lifting, squatting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with employees, physicians, visitors and patients. Must have the ability to hear warning horns or sirens. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and far visions. Requires manual and finger dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by the hospital’s environmental systems. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There may be exposure to some potentially toxic substances, such as medication and cleaning agents. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, visitors and patients.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person