What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit position at UCLA Health Careers?
Description
If you have a passion for elevating lives, we invite you to use your unique expertise, dedication, and compassion to make a significant, positive impact on the community. In this Clinical Social Worker role at the award-winning Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, you will work with patients hospitalized on the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit and their families. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by young patients, and the interventions used to aid healing.
Patients are hospitalized with acute symptoms and behaviors related to autism spectrum, mood disorders, thought disorders and personality disorders. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the psychological, social, emotional, and basic needs of our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Implement interventions tailored to the needs of children and adolescents.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Plan discharge from hospital, including advocating for patients' rights and coordinating with community resources.
For more information about the work done at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital watch these informational videos and see our website.
At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine.
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