21 Social Care jobs in Oakland
Medical Social Worker II - Grade 10
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The primary role of the Medical Social Worker II is to assist patients and families/caregivers to cope with the social/emotional issues and practical arrangements related to the patients illness. Under general direction of the Social Work Manager/LCSW, delivers age-appropriate social work care to patients and their caregivers in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. The Medical Social Worker II serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of patients and families in the hospital and clinic settings.
Essential Responsibilities:- Provides psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction and developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings. Provide counseling for disease acceptance and understanding.
- Responsible for developing and implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients and families to cope and/or restore social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which affect and/or affected by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners with patient to identify needs and develop and implement individual treatment plan based on mutually agreed upon treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources and external community/government resources to assist patient and family in developing short and long term care plans as appropriate.
- Team with other disciplines in assessing, planning and providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services within Kaiser and in the community.
- Assist patient and family with care planning and discharge plans.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates and prioritizes written and oral referrals.
- Maintains documentation, records and data collections.
- Responsible for completion of required documents in a complete and timely manner.
- Functions as part of the Skilled Nursing Facility Team to assure appro priate, timely placement of Kaiser members in nursing facilities.
- Liaison between patient and Kaiser maintaining positive relationship with Kaiser and providing for continuity of care.
- Identifies appropriate levels of care and facilities for referred patients, were applicable.
- Obtains placements, where applicable.
- Collaborate with internal and external resources in Kaiser and the community to meet mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.
- Provides information and referral to community resources as requested.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members and skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits to specific patient situations.
- Participates in Utilization Management/Quality Assurance activities.
- Assist in coordinating communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, and field staff, triaging of phone calls from members/families.
- Works with referral sources to clarify and complete required clinical and psychosocial information.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Step I: 0 - 2 years social work experience.
- Step II: 2 - 4 years social work experience within the last five (5) years.
- Step III: 4 or more years social work experience within the last ten (10) years.
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
- Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills.
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
- Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LCSW preferred.
- At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 16
Shift : Day
Workdays : Sun, Mon
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Short Hour
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A06 SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Department : Oakland Hospital - Social services - 0201
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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Direct Support Worker - Community Adult Program
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Are you a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with adults with disabilities while helping them develop their skills and grow? Then we need you! Our Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program needs your talent to work in a caring and supportive environment to allow our clients to increase skills in various areas, meet their goals, and reach their full potential, both now and in the future.Under the direction of the Care Coordinator, Assistant Program Manager and Program Manager , the Direct Support Worker works with adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure that they have access to the support, encouragement, tools, resources, and knowledge to lead happy fulfilling lives. The Direct Support Worker works with individuals and their families to develop individualized personal goals, and then establish and monitor action plans to help them reach these goals. Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupervise and train participants on the skills needed to perform specific tasks, routines, and personal life activities by applying a systematic process to improve participant's ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths.Assist participants in reinforcing essential life skills and/or teaching new skills.Coach participants to stay on task, and cultivate a support network between participants, other coaching team members, family and community members.Supervise, monitor, and assist participants as necessary to maintain healthy, safe environment, and maximum participation in program activities, on site and in the community.Provide support to clients with basic living skills which includes toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other activities that are fundamental to daily living. Assist with planning, organizing, developing and implementing program activities for both large and small participant groups.Implement IPP goals and behavioral intervention plans as directed by Program Managers and Care Coordinators. Documents any unusual or special incidences with participants via Special Incident Report ("SIR"), and coordinates with Program Manager for reporting of suspected abuse.Provide updates to parents regarding participants' progress and needs. Work with Easterseals Northern California team members and community resources to enhance quality of program and services provided.Procure and prepare daily snacks for participants and ensure clean-up of work/activity areas. Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 years of age to operate company vehicles).Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of inventory needs.Must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws/legislations as applicable as well as HIPAA laws and regulatory agenciesQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:High school Diploma or GED required.Must be at least 18 years of age (21 years to operate company vehicles).One year experience working in a team environment coaching and/or teaching adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities a plus but not required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Effective communication skills and an ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client's family and ESNorCal staff. Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion. Ability to work with up to three clients during a single session.Passionate about teaching and training.Patience and a positive attitude.Establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving services.American Sign Language or bilingual ability a plus.Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills.Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.Transport participants in company vehicle (if over 21 years of age).Physical Requirements:Constant walking (65%) and supervision of participants (75%).Constant speaking and listening (75%) to participants and others.Frequent use of arms and fingers to grasp, equipment, utensils, and dishes (60%).Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to interact with participants (50%).Occasional using upper and lower torso, arms, and legs to assist in lifting or transferring participants of up to 50 lbs. (20%).Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and using arms and hands to operate computer (5%).Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car (5%).Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.Ability to utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone).Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTMust obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice. The People & Performance department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local laws as well as fitness for position.Must have a valid California Driver's License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.Must obtain and maintain:Clearance through the Office of Inspector General.CPR certificate and QBS SafetyCare certificate.National Provider Identifier (NPI).Attend all assigned training.Time Type:Part timeCompensation:$21.00 to $22.00 per hourThe statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.
Behavioral Support Worker ($28 - $30/hr)
Posted 2 days ago
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Maxim Healthcare Services in Daly City is hiring for an Intensive Behavioral Support Provider to work with children and/or adults with developmental delays and challenging behaviors.
Why Join Maxim?
+ Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
+ Provide one-to-one-behavior intervention services to individuals with behavioral challenges
+ Provides/assists with daily program activities in the areas of self-help, communication, social, cognitive, motor and behavior and crisis intervention
+ Assist client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation and other activities as needed
+ Implement and collect data of the behaviors and goals outlined in the Behavior Support Plan
Requirements:
+ High school diploma or GED equivalent
+ Previous experience working in an educational or healthcare setting preferred
+ At least one year of experience working with children/adults with special needs who display challenging or aggressive behaviors
+ College coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences or related field preferred
+ Must be at least 18 years of age.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AHD Care Management Social Worker
Posted 5 days ago
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Summary
Job Summary : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient’s social, emotional, environmental, and financial
needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager
nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient’s representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient’s representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient’s medical record. Assesses patient’s level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient’s condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of
Social Work
Education with Required Experience : Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications : Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education : Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of
Social Work Education.
Additional Information
A Community Hospital in Alameda County . and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch. Alameda Hospital. We care.
Alameda Hospital
AH Social Work
Services As Needed / Per Diem
Day
Care Management
FTE: 0.01
SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 5 days ago
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SUMMARY : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient’s social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient’s representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient’s representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient’s medical record. Assesses patient’s level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient’s condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Experience : Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications : Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education : Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
San Leandro Hospital
SLH Social Services
Services As Needed / Per Diem
Day
Care Management
FTE: 0.01
SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 5 days ago
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Summary
SUMMARY: Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient's social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient's representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient's representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient's medical record. Assesses patient's level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient's condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education : Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
Preferred Education : Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education with Required Experience: Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications : Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
San Leandro Hospital
SLH Social Services
Full Time
Day
Care Management
FTE: 1
SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 5 days ago
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Summary
SUMMARY : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient’s social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient’s representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient’s representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient’s medical record. Assesses patient’s level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient’s condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Experience : Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications : Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education : Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
San Leandro Hospital
SLH Social Services
Services As Needed / Per Diem
Day
Care Management
FTE: 0.01
AHD Care Management Social Worker
Posted 2 days ago
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+ Alameda, CA
+ Alameda Hospital
+ AH Social Work
+ Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
+ Care Management
+ $35.32-58.85/hr
+ Req #:41574-30771
+ FTE:0.01
+ Posted:May 14, 2025
**Summary**
**Job Summary** : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient's social, emotional, environmental, and financial
needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager
nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** : NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient's representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient's representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient's medical record. Assesses patient's level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient's condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
**Qualifications**
Preferred Education:Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of
Social Work
Education with Required Experience: Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of
Social Work Education.
**Additional Information**
A Community Hospital in Alameda County . and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch. Alameda Hospital. We care.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
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SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 2 days ago
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+ San Leandro, CA
+ San Leandro Hospital
+ SLH Social Services
+ Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
+ Care Management
+ $35.32 - $58.85
+ Req #:39616-29138
+ FTE:0.01
+ Posted:May 15, 2025
**Summary**
**SUMMARY** : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient's social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient's representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient's representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient's medical record. Assesses patient's level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient's condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :
Required Experience: Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 2 days ago
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+ San Leandro, CA
+ San Leandro Hospital
+ SLH Social Services
+ Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day
+ Care Management
+ $35.32 - $58.85
+ Req #:39617-29139
+ FTE:0.01
+ Posted:May 15, 2025
**Summary**
**SUMMARY** : Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient's social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** : NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient's representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient's representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient's medical record. Assesses patient's level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient's condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :
Required Experience: Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Required Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
SLH Care Management Social Worker
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
+ San Leandro, CA
+ San Leandro Hospital
+ SLH Social Services
+ Full Time - Day
+ Care Management
+ $35.32 - $58.85
+ Req #:39208-28787
+ FTE:1
+ Posted:May 15, 2025
**Summary**
**SUMMARY:** Restores patients to optimum health and social adjustment, while facilitating a positive impact on the hospital transition of care; informs the health care team of the patient's social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs and resources that may influence their treatment options and discharge plan; assists case manager nurses with complex social situations and discharge planning.
**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Collaborates with Care Transition team and Health Advocates for high risk patients for timely follow-up appointments and confirms prior to discharge that complex patients are appropriately linked to community services.
2. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team, the patient, the patient's representatives, and community partners and makes referrals as appropriate.
3. Effectively intervenes in suspected abuse/neglect cases and in complex or high risk situations as requested; is competent to identify and intervene with high risk behaviors, responding to traumas.
4. Identifies and mobilizes patients and family strengths to optimize use of healthcare and community resources; in coordination with patient and family wishes, guide/assist in securing needed post discharge services which may require negotiating for services covered but not readily available; provides consultation and education to team members regarding patient/family (psychosocial and discharge planning) issues and community resources.
5. Identifies potential problems prevents and or resolves variances to the care management plan; assesses and coordinates family and community resources to meet identified needs to support the discharge plan.
6. Intervene with patients and patient's representatives regarding emotional, behavioral, and financial barriers to current illness and/or disability.
7. Leads patient centered conferences to meet needs and desires of the patients.
8. Maintains patient records including patient assessments, plans interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.
9. Participates in discharge planning activities; effectively identifies and intervenes with high risk discharge planning issues with psychosocial complexity; whether referred by other healthcare providers or identified through assessment. Assists Care Management Nurse with discharge planning efforts as requested; obtains or coordinates referrals for post-discharge service needs, if required; mobilize resources to affect rapid and timely movement of the patient through system to achieve targeted discharge times established by AHS.
10. Performs psychosocial assessment interview with patients and/or families and records this assessment in the patient's medical record. Assesses patient's level of functioning, environment, appropriateness and adequacy of support system related to illness and ability to cope; reassesses the patient's condition when changes occur and revises the care plan when appropriate. Performs rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral, evaluation and admission.
11. Provides patient advocacy including primary responsibility for initiating processes regarding capacity determinations, grief counseling, and conservatorship/guardianship; takes advocacy leadership role regarding adoption/surrogacy cases.
12. Refers and assists patients/families in applying for appropriate financial programs (CCS, SDI, SSI, SSD, private pensions) and legal instruments as needed.
13. Screen for any barriers to care such as substance abuse, neglect, financial limitations or housing.
14. Serves a resource and provides counseling and treatment related to palliative care or end of life planning.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
Required Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in social work/welfare issued by a school accredited by the Counsel of Social Work Education with Required Experience: Two years of Social work or Case Management experience in an acute setting or protective services.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Active certification in Case Management (ACM or CCMC), Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners. Bilingual preferred.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.