Join Our Greater Los Angeles Team! Licensed Clinical Social Worker Salary Range $96,000- $112,000 DOE + Bonus and Benefits We have an immediate need for a direct hire, full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker at some of our growing centers! Where? Greater Los Angeles region offers it all! From the world-class restaurants to the infamous parks and top-rated colleges and universities, it combines the best big-city amenities with the beautiful LA weather. Who are we? We are a stable and growing federally qualified health organization committed to improving the health and well-being of the LA population. We provide direct patient care and supervision of health services and education. If this type of practice appeals to you, read on What are the benefits? Competitive salaries Sick leave and vacation accrual 11 paid holidays Mileage reimbursement 401 (k) Profit Sharing plan Loan repayment Other perks! Bonus potential after 1 year of employment Schedule that allows work / life balance Fantastic team culture Annual Merit Increases Job Overview The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides behavioral health services at a Federally Qualified Health Center in a manner that upholds the organizations mission to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of the Los Angeles area through the direct provision of health care, health education, services, and research. This includes adherence to all behavioral health contract requirements (staffing, scope of work, and documentation), utilization of funding, staff productivity, and patient satisfaction. Population / Needs : Experience working with pediatrics, family practice, working with chronic disease treatment compliance issues, knowledgeable of chronic diseases and dealing with high rates of depression, anxiety, and other major mental disorders, with a predominantly Spanish speaking population. Clinical Social Worker must be familiar with the geographic area to better collaborate with other agencies. Master’s degree in social work, social welfare, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, and or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university. LCSW with current California BBS license Experience / knowledge in human, social, and / or behavioral health services, especially for homeless and / or low-income underserved individuals Experience working on an Interdisciplinary Team Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma on behavioral and medical conditions Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing) Experience working with substance abuse disorders, preferred Experience working in a medical setting preferred Bilingual (English / Spanish) ability needed

Department Details : SWCM work as part of multidisciplinary team with a focus on psychosocial issues, end of life issues, homelessness, substance dependence and discharge planning Daily Patient Load : 22-26 Patient Age Group : Adults, GeriatricsRequired Certs / Skills : LCSW Required Acute Care facility experience Medical Surgical Unit Psychiatric Biopsychosocial Assessment Develop Plan of Care Conduct Initial Evaluation Mini-Mental State Examination Advance Directives High Risk Intervention Patient Vulnerability or Safety Risk Knowledge of Cultural Issues NASW Code of Ethics / Standards of Home Health Care Community Programs (Income / Insurance) Community Based Service Programs Adult Protective Services Child Protective Services Emergency Detention Adoption / Foster Care Suicide / Homicide / Self-Harm Coordinate Services - Home Care Documents Information to Facilitate Care Coordination Participates in Care Conference Activities Refers to Rehab and Long Term Care Facilities Refers to Other Disciplines / Resources Supervises Staff Effectively and Efficient Documentation According to Plan of Care Documentation of Care Delivery, Plan, Goals, etc. Documentation of Patient / Caregiver Teaching / Learning Documentation Reflects Understanding of Coverage Criteria

ABOUT THE ROLE : This role provides professional social work leadership to MMH staff, and promotes best clinical practice of MMH Social Workers. 2 days a fortnight ( day) Based at Saltwater Clinic, Footscray but works across Mental Health Services. The position also has a role in contributing to mental health service development, including membership of relevant leadership and governance meetings. ABOUT YOU : An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Extensive experience and expertise in professional leadership and mental health service delivery. ABOUT US : Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA. Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect. WHAT WE OFFER : Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on : Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. WHAT YOU WILL NEED : Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements. Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation). Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement). Contact Details Ms Robyn Garlick, Mental Health Director of Nursing / Divisional Director Access, Acute Intervention, CL and Workforce 9928 7409 To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Job Description Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM Employed Degrees Accepted : Master's New Graduates Welcome to Apply Call Schedule : Rotated Weekly Loan Repayment Benefits : If Working More Than 30 Hours per Week, the Following Benefits Will be Offered : Up to 6 Sick Days Accrued per Year 6 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Annual Vacation 401k Retirement Option- ACHC Will Match up to 4% of Your Salary - Provider is Allowed to Put Away 7% per Year Allowance of up to $300 / Month for Health Insurance Loan Repayment Options Additional Information : Bilingual preferred We are seeking an LCSW to join our health center in Los Angeles. As a patient centered medical home we are dedicated to providing comprehensive primary medical care, dental services and care coordination for all Los Angeles residents.

Medical Social Services Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #2 in the state and #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The 607-bed hospital anchors a health care network that includes five community medical centers and employs nearly 8,000 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Job Summary Using interviewing, organizational and networking skills, gathers clinically relevant information and provides psychosocial assessment to assist the healthcare team in developing a treatment plan and determining services needed by patients / families. Actively collaborates with healthcare team to meet patient care outcome management and system improvement goals. Uses planning, prioritizing and organizational skills to achieve utilization and quality goals. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program Minimum Years of Experience : None. Substitutable Education & Experience : None. Required Certifications / Licensure : Licensure as a Social Worker in the state of South Carolina Required Training : None. Essential Functions The Medical Social Worker works in a cooperative manner, which fosters favorable relationships between employees and patients, patient's families, visitors, fellow employees, the medical staff and outside facilities. Accepts chain of command, supervision and constructive criticism. Exhibits commitment and pride through person example. Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others. Respects, understands and responds with sensitivity to employees and guests by treating others as one would wish to be treated. Resolves conflicts and problem solves. Exhibits telephone courtesy. Maintains confidentiality. Professionalism / Competence : Demonstrates competence in providing duties within role. Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate assessments and interventions for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate professional development opportunities attaining a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually in topics related to professional role. Serves as a role model for other healthcare team members. Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in all interactions regarding patient's needs. Demonstrates receptiveness to change and flexibility in meeting department needs. Abides by the Social Work Code of Ethics. Utilizes assessment data to facilitate appropriate and timely discharge plan / post acute services. Completes psychosocial / discharge assessments (appropriate to patient type) and reason for referral to assist the healthcare team in development of a care plan. Obtains basic information related to the diagnosis / treatment experiences, age, developmental stage, financial status, living environment, transportation, support systems, and family / significant others. Documents assessment information in the patient's medical record (EMR). Coordinates appropriate, efficient and timely discharge plan / post acute services. Accesses internal / external resources on the patient's behalf. Facilitates referrals, confirms resources, and implements plan within LOS. Honors appropriate patient preferences and provides patient / family with lists of providers of services needed. Consults with case management team members and other healthcare team members routinely. Keeps healthcare team members informed of plan of care progress through timely, clear and correct documentation in the patient's medical record (EMR). Participates in case management team meetings and program development. Utilizes appropriate brief counseling techniques. Conveys and receives information efficiently to and from patients, families, other members of the health care team and outside facilities and agencies. Provides education / consultation to the patient / family and healthcare team. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and revision of methods of teaching. Consistently communicates within case management triad regarding issues. Uses appropriate channels for reporting progress and / or concerns. Duties & Responsibilities Consults with attending physician to coordinate discharge plans for the patient. Identifies opportunites for improvement and coordinates / participates in the development and implementation of action plans to make improvements. Contributes to patient outcome measurement. Participates in Discharge Planning Team meetings and in Discharge Planning Department program development. Participates on teams designed to improve systems based on analysis of data and evaluates outcomes. Participates in unit discharge planning activities and in interdisciplinary patient care conferences. Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency (e.g., fire or disaster). We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families : Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.