AHMC Healthcare·Monterey Park, California
The Social Worker provides direct counseling and psychosocial assessments to patients and their families within the Utilization Review Department. They coordinate care plans, conduct family conferences, and maintain relationships with community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
Overview Monterey Park Hospital, a 101-acute care facility located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is seeking a Social Worker for our Utilization Review Department. This is a full-time, 8-hour day shift position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Social Worker provides direct social work services and counseling to patients and their families, provides psychosocial and diagnostic impressions on all patients seen, evaluates social/family information, and determines a plan for social treatment. Consults with physicians and health care personnel about patients or situations which directly impact patients' illness/hospitalization, maintains a continuity of care by following up with patients referred for Social Service Intervention, assists in the provision of crisis casework to Emergency Dept. patients referred by that department for assessment, counseling, and referral. Coordinates a family conference in which the patient's goals and progress may be discussed. Maintains close working relationship with all appropriate community agencies. Participates in hospital in-service programs regarding the social and emotional components of illness and their effects on patients/families. Performs basic management tasks related to the job, such as time planning, recording, reports, statistics, and other routines as required by the Utilization Review Department. Attends appropriate department and hospital in-services, participates in professional organizations and activities outside as they relate to the position, and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned by the Director.
LCSW or MSW degree required. 2-3 years of acute care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Candidates must possess an LCSW or MSW degree. Two to three years of acute care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.