What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist: MSW or LCSW: Palliative Care position at Hoag Health System?
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Therapist provides comprehensive assessments, coordination, planning, and implementation of a psychosocial treatment plan for patients in respective department (Hoag Addiction Treatment Center – HATC, Community Health, etc.). This role promotes optimal mental health by providing ongoing psychosocial support and services to patients and their families for adjustments to illness, grief, addiction and other psychosocial stressors. Works with an interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals. Utilizes high-risk criteria as well as medical records, school records, clients, families, nurses, physicians and others to evaluate patient’s biopsychosocial needs. Develops a treatment plan and a comprehensive termination of treatment/discharge plan. Documents objective and accurate data regarding assessments and interventions. Maintains working knowledge of community-based resources, programs and social services. Educates patients and families on their health care options and connects them with appropriate resources.
May develop and facilitate support groups, and workshops as needed. May provide input on treatment schedules, patient assignments, and/or crisis interventions as requested by Clinical Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, the Therapist-Licensed may provide ongoing teaching and supervision to MSW employees and interns and may sign off on State requirements for LCSW licensing. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to assess and identify psychiatric and psychosocial issues facing patients. May conduct assessments related to legal ethical reporting requirements. Some departments provide additional specialist services such as Reiki Therapy when the clinician is certified to do so.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Oncology And Palliative Care
Oncology and Palliative Care:
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Therapist provides comprehensive assessments, coordination, planning, and implementation of a psychosocial treatment plan for patients in respective department (Hoag Addiction Treatment Center – HATC, Community Health, etc.). This role promotes optimal mental health by providing ongoing psychosocial support and services to patients and their families for adjustments to illness, grief, addiction and other psychosocial stressors. Works with an interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals. Utilizes high-risk criteria as well as medical records, school records, clients, families, nurses, physicians and others to evaluate patient’s biopsychosocial needs. Develops a treatment plan and a comprehensive termination of treatment/discharge plan. Documents objective and accurate data regarding assessments and interventions. Maintains working knowledge of community-based resources, programs and social services. Educates patients and families on their health care options and connects them with appropriate resources.
May develop and facilitate support groups, and workshops as needed. May provide input on treatment schedules, patient assignments, and/or crisis interventions as requested by Clinical Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, the Therapist-Licensed may provide ongoing teaching and supervision to MSW employees and interns and may sign off on State requirements for LCSW licensing. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to assess and identify psychiatric and psychosocial issues facing patients. May conduct assessments related to legal ethical reporting requirements. Some departments provide additional specialist services such as Reiki Therapy when the clinician is certified to do so.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
- Four years’ experience in Social Work in an acute healthcare system
Oncology And Palliative Care
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required
- Experience with clinical assessment and crisis intervention required
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), in good standing, in the State of California
- Reiki Certification required if providing Reiki services
Oncology and Palliative Care:
- Association of Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C)
- Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certified (APHSW-C)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.