Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Petaluma, CA

Social Worker (MSW) interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Being a Social Worker (MSW) provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Additionally, Social Worker (MSW) requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Social Worker (MSW)
  • Sonoma Valley Hospital
  • Sonoma, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Provides social services to patients with identified social, behavioral and/or mental-emotional needs in the acute and emergency department settings. Acts as a liaison with community provider agencies to develop care resource networks. Works with the multidisciplinary team to build effective care coordination planning for patients and their families.

    Responsibilities

    Completes assessment and coordinates discharge planning for patients with social/ behavioral/mental- emotional needs.

     

    Coordinates placement referrals for boarders, the homeless, and the under or uninsured  and those with behavioral health needs, including substance abuse.

     

    Coordinates the homeless discharge planning process, ensuring that the organization is in compliance with all requirements. Make sure departments have the resource tools to comply when social work or case management are not present. Maintains the homeless log and the clothing closet.

     

    Rounds in the Emergency Department at least twice daily and enters contact information on communication board.

     

    Provides crisis intervention to patients and their families in the acute and emergency setting.

     

    Makes referrals to community agencies, APS/CPS, public guardian, hospice and other care providers needed to facilitate a smooth transition of care.

     

    Builds community provider partnerships including clinics, first responders, non-profits, and county services to effectively address social needs as they present in our patient population.

     

    Participates in rounding and morning huddles and works in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team.

     

    Assists with post discharge follow-up on high risk patients and reaches out to high emergency department utilizers as needed.

    Qualifications

    Education: Masters degree in Social WorkExperience: 3-4 years of healthcare related experience; experience with county provider agencies and care coordination is preferred.Licenses & Certifications: California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred, but not required for this position.Required Skills & Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft excel.

    Compensation

    Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to level of experience, education, special skills and/or certifications.

    Minimum:

    USD $36.80

    Maximum:

    USD $50.60
  • 21 Days Ago

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Master Social Worker - MSW
  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Petaluma, CA FULL_TIME
  • About this role:As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will work with the health care team to promote positive adj...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Social Worker, MSW Intern
  • By the Bay Health
  • Sonoma, CA INTERN
  • By the Bay Health, formerly known as Hospice by the Bay, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-bas...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Msw
  • FRESENIUS
  • Petaluma, CA FULL_TIME
  • About this role : As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will w ork with the health care team to promote positive ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Medical Social Worker II
  • Kaiser
  • Forest, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: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 i...
  • Just Posted

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Hospice Social Worker
  • By the Bay Health
  • Sonoma, CA FULL_TIME
  • This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment as well as a significant sign on bonus. By The Bay Health, a non-profit formerly known as Hospice by the Bay, ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker (MSW)
  • Vivo HealthStaff
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Medical Social Worker in San Francisco for a wonderful established healthcare orgni...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapist/ Clinicians
  • Catholic Charities
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Job Description Job Description PROGRAM & POSITION SUMMARY Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s provides residential care an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Spanish Counseling Training Program
  • Petaluma Health Center
  • Petaluma, CA
  • Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Coordinator - Instruction and Academic Affairs - School of Social Welfare
  • University of California Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA
  • Position overview Position title: Director of Instruction and Academic Affairs Salary range: The UC academic salary scal...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist
  • Hanna Center
  • Sonoma, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Mental Health Therapist Reports To: Clinical Director Department: Community Mental Healt...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker - Home Health
  • Mission Healthcare
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Join us in Bringing Loving Care to Health Care. At Healthy Living, Concord, we are dedicated to building a diverse, incl...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - MSW - AS Social Services - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
  • John Muir Health
  • Concord, CA
  • Job Description: Provides masters level clinical social work with goal of restoring patients/families to optimum health ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker - MSW - CMC Palliative Care - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
  • John Muir Health
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Job Description: Provides masters level clinical social work with goal of restoring patients/families to optimum health ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Petaluma /pɛtəˈluːmə/ is a city in Sonoma County, in California's Wine Country, part of the North Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area, located 37 mi (60 km) north of San Francisco. Its population was 57,941 according to the 2010 Census. The Rancho Petaluma Adobe, located in Petaluma, is a National Historic Landmark. Its construction started in 1836 by order of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, then Commandant of the San Francisco Presidio. It was the center of a 66,000 acre (270-km²) ranch stretching from Petaluma River to Sonoma Creek. The adobe is considered one of the best preserv...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Social Worker (MSW) jobs
$73,340 to $89,255
Petaluma, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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