Montage Health·Monterey, California
The Social Worker is responsible for providing professional social work services to patients and families dealing with complex medical and psychiatric psycho-social problems under the department director's leadership. This includes direct inpatient and outpatient services, as well as social work activities throughout the hospital to help patients cope with emotional and social issues affecting their health.
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Under the leadership of the department director, the Social Worker is responsible and accountable for providing professional social work to patients and their families presenting difficult and complex medical, psychiatric and related psycho-social problems. In addition to providing direct inpatient and outpatient services, the social worker has responsibility for social work activities throughout the hospital. Social work services include assisting patients and their families in understanding and coping with the emotional and social problems affecting their health status. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad professional knowledge.
Experience in the acute care hospital or inpatient psychiatric unit setting preferred. Knowledge of community resources preferred.
Master degree in Social Work.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: #LI-AC1
Per Diem: May be scheduled daytime hours, weekdays, weekends, holidays
$56.76
to
$75.92
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
$3.39
$5.09
A Master's degree in Social Work is required for this position, along with an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient psychiatric unit setting, along with knowledge of community resources, is preferred.
Market context
In California, per diem clinical social worker care coordination roles are often driven by ongoing needs in hospitals and behavioral health settings, especially where discharge planning and community linkage are important. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, BLS certification, and experience in acute care or inpatient psychiatry, plus familiarity with local community resources. Before applying, confirm your licensure, BLS status, and recent care coordination experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.