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Sutter Health·Sacramento, California

$53 - $75/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Provides biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for patients and families across various care settings. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning and facilitates goals of care conversations.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • SMCS-Valley
  • Administration
  • Position
  • Overview: Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, linkage with resources and planning for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages, in any patient care setting. Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; serves as a liaison to community programs; assists and collaborates with multidisciplinary team on discharge planning; and practices independently. Provides patients with support in adjustment to illness and facilitates goals of care conversations with patients and families. May provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participate on committees.

MSW may be considered

Preferred experience as typically acquired in

2 years clinical Social Work experience in an acute care hospital. 2 years clinical Social Work experience in a related health care setting.

Job Description

EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Master's: Social Work CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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-acute 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: As Needed

Benefits

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $53.36 to $74.70 / hour. LCSW III Pay Range is $53.36 to $74.70 / 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.

Requirements

Requires a Master's in Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification. Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent relevant clinical social work experience in an acute care or related healthcare setting.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Discharge Planning
  • Group Facilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Grief Counseling
  • Biopsychosocial Assessment
  • Substance Use Assessment
  • Psycho-education
  • Bioethics
  • Short Term Counseling
  • Behavioral Change Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$53 - $75/hr
Location
Sacramento, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 277 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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