Under general supervision, the Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties; evaluates social, emotional and physical needs of clients; interviews clients and their families and significant others; provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention; conducts mandatory reporting activities; advocates on behalf of clients; provides discharge planning, service coordination, psychoeducation and case management; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 2920 Medical Social Worker is distinguished from class 2922 Senior Medical Social Worker, in that the class 2920 Medical Social Worker is the journey level classification in the series, performs the more routine cases and does not require licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which is required for the class 2922 Senior Medical Social Worker. Class 2920 Senior Medical Social Worker is distinguished from class 2924 Medical Social Work Supervisor in that the class 2924 Medical Social Work Supervisor provides clinical supervision to a group that may include class 2922 Senior Medical Workers and class 2920 Medical Social Workers and ancillary staff, and requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise ancillary staff.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Social work theories, principles and techniques; Federal, State and local laws, administrative codes, rules and regulations; contemporary medical issues and health trends; counseling, therapy, advocacy, and intervention.

Ability and Skill to: Apply social work methodology; develop and maintain professional working relationships; written communication skills; oral communication skills; basic computer skills; train and supervise others; be sensitive to cultural diversity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); AND

Experience:

Six (6) months (1000 hours) of social work experience in a health care setting. This experience may be gained from supervised field placement during the Master's in Social Work (MSW) program or from post-graduate social work experience

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.99 - $61.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA