Sutter Health·San Francisco, California
Provides biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for patients and families. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage transitions of care and facilitate discharge planning.
Job Description: Education:
Social Work OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience.
Clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessment and clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, intervention with patient/family behavioral issues, grief counseling, supportive counseling, adjustment to illness, life review/end of life support, behavioral change therapy, motivational interviewing, short-term family counseling, group facilitation.
Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively on a team.
Skills in patient and family advocacy.
Knowledge of transitions of care and community resources.
Knowledge of post cute levels of care and resource needs for discharge planning
Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse, crimes against persons reporting requirements, and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient confidentiality).
Knowledge of behavioral health and the skills to assess mental health functioning, high risk behaviors, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions impacting hospitalization or transitions of care.
Knowledge of suicidal behavior, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
Knowledge of substance use and the skills to assess level of addiction, motivation for change, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
Knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults and elders.
Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end-of-life.
Knowledge of bioethics and legal issues impacting patient care.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands.
Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar appointments, and use task lists as will be using a variety of computer software programs.
Knowledge of local county/state/federal resources for at-risk population. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $54.08 to $75.71 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Social Services from an accredited school. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent relevant clinical experience.
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.
