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Phoenix Baptist Hospital is recognized for cardiovascular care, orthopaedics, breast health, women’s services, radiology and 24-hour emergency services.

Plans, organizes and implements social work services for patients and families. Provides counseling; assessment, support and crisis intervention for patients/families/significant others regarding psychosocial adjustment to illness. Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans. Provides information referral and consultation and assists in the discharge planning process.Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work. Masters degree in SW

DEPARTMENT: Continuity of CareSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, Day shift, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm. Required to be on call for social services department 24/7.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Master�s degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. LCSW required.JOB SUMMARY: Develops and monitors the social services programs for the CSA. Establishes and maintains standards, quality levels, cost effective, and customer focused services. Establishes interfaces with community services.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience and field medical social work (usually 5 years). Sound knowledge of fiscal management theories and principles. Knowledge of different levels of health care; understanding of human development and psychodynamic theories. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.DUTIES: Plans, develops, implements and maintains social services policies and procedures, delivery of social work programs, and discharge planning services. Oversees social services case management activities. Manages staff activities, ensures their competencies, and develops/presents in-services. Recommends, develops, and implements new programs enhancing services to specialized patient populations and reducing hospital and office visit utilization. Develops and manages departmental budget. Identifies and implements opportunities for cost reduction and improved services. Identifies community resources for our members. Collaborates with community organizations in developing new programs or enhancing current community services which are available to Kaiser members. Develops, implements, and monitors the quality assurance of the social services programs and staff. Identifies issues which interfere with the delivery of services and develops techniques to resolve them. Collaborates with medical center departments, community agencies and health plan members on matters related to discharge planning and ensures that services are provided in an integrated fashion. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrated the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. Position Summary Purpose: To assist patients and their families in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis, while facilitating the optimal utilization of health care services and community resources in accordance to the age and developmental level of the patient. Knowledge and Skills: Required for completely satisfactory performance in this job is knowledge of medical social work, psychosocial models and theories and community resources. Also required is the ability to conduct a thorough psychosocial assessment and develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care. Ability to conceptualize the psychosocial needs presented by the assigned patient population, to intervene with patient/family behavior, to coordinate community resources and to handle crisis and complex psychosocial situations. Ability to handle grief. Ability to demonstrate initiative, good judgment and problem solving skills. Ability to demonstrate excellent professional listening and communication skills. Formal Education, License, and Experience: The formal education normally associated with completely satisfactory performance in this job is a Master´s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. Licensure as a Social Worker in the State of Texas is required. Previous employment in health care, a health care specialization in schooling or a field work practicum in health care preferred.

Job Specialty: Social ServicesPosition Type: Regular-F/TShift Length: 8hrHours: 8am - 4:30pm Days: Monday - FridayShift Type: DayWeekends: As Needed Job Description: In the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai was named one of Americas best hospitals. Of the 4861 U.S. hospitals, only 174 were ranked in at least one specialty. We are located in Beverly Hills close to the heart of Los Angeles.Summary of Essential Job Duties:The role of the social worker in our Cardiac Transplant is to assess and identify the psychosocial barriers to achieving maximum adjustment and functioning relevant to transplantation. The Transplantation Social Worker has the professional training and experience to deal with the psychosocial issues Referral and Case Finding: Upon notification by the Heart and/or VAD Transplantation Team, the social worker meets all new potential heart and/or lung transplantation patients and families; services will that will be provided include: family assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, placement assistance, and discharge planning to assist transition into the community.The social worker participates in in/out-patient rounds, attends patient related conferences and meetings as appropriate, is involved in staff teaching/education, serves as an interagency liaison, assists the Heart and/VAD Transplantation Team in its planning, implementation, and monitoring of new projects and/or programs; reviews transplantation social service provisions and makes recommendations when needed; serves as a patient advocate; and monitors changes in governmental and/or third party payer regulations, programs, and/or policies.Physical Demands:Patient care, driving, lifting, and bending Education and Work Experience Preferences: LCSW is required

Must have sound knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses; knowledge of insurance issues and community mental health providers preferred.

Hartford Hospital Institute of LivingLCSW, PhD, or MSN. Must have current professional license to complete psychiatric crisis evaluations, disposition and case management functions for adult population, primarily in emergency room setting. Occasional work with children. 3+ years experience in acute/ crisis settings strongly preferred. Must have sound knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses; knowledge of insurance issues and community mental health providers preferred.Full time, day shift and Night Shift available. Some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications: -Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required. -Master�s degree in a Social Work required. -Valid and current CA LCSW or LMFT license required. Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required. -Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required. -National Provider Identifier (NPI) required. -Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with ability to provide individual, couples, family, and group treatment using a Cognitive Behavioral model. -At least two (2) years experience working in a mental health setting. -At least one (1) year experience working with Dual Diagnosis, primarily Substance users/abusers. -Diagnostic skills using the DSM IV multi-axis criteria. -Treatment plan development and implementation. -Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Preferred Qualifications: -Interdisciplinary team experience preferred. -Ability to work along with a multi-disciplinary team. -Some program development for the Spanish speaking population. Knowledge of electronic medical records.Duties: Competencies: -Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members -Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member�s presenting problem -Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member and clinical staff-Provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction ?Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies -Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member�s charts -Is knowledgeable of KP and community resources -Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient�s clinical care and license -Maintains license Conduct initial interview with Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints -Determines urgency of member�s need -Provides a professional interpretation of member�s presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality-Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children -Renders appropriate and immediate guidance& therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services -Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letter; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information -Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants and community resources -Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals -Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages -Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family & child therapy-Complies with organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures -Participates in QM & CQI activities Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility(Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. -Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. -In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employee.Notes: Schedule may vary according to department needs. Will work at least one (1) Saturday per month. Must pass Bilingual assessment test.

THE STRENGTH TO HEAL OUR NATION’S DEFENDERS.

As a social worker and Officer in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the well-being of our Soldiers and their Families. In addition to providing direct services, your responsibilities could include teaching, training, supervision, research administration and policy development.Benefits include: – Paid continuing education – 30 days of paid vacation earned annually – Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service – No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family – Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges – Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) – Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army – Training to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include: – Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education – Current, unrestricted license for practice – Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver) – U.S. citizenshipNumerous positions are available worldwide. To find out more, visit us at: http://www.goarmy.com/info/amedd/mservice1?iom=9983-NASR-MCME-04012009-JBPOST

Position information:Army Reserve Social WorkerU.S. Army Medical Service CorpsYou can gain the unique experience needed to enhance your career when you become a social worker and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team. By working in your community and serving when needed, you’ll provide a wide range of services to our Soldiers and their Families that are designed to improve their lives. Benefits include: – Paid continuing education and training – Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service – Low-cost life and dental insurance – Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions – Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges – Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) – Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army – Training to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include: – Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General – Professional unrestricted license – Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver) – Permanent U.S. residency

Medical City is a recognized leader in healthcare. We are the first hospital in North Texas to achieve Magnet Recognition. We have also been named #1 Best Place to Work in Dallas/Fort Worth by the Dallas Business Journal.

Open Social Worker positions: One (1) Pediatric Social Worker and one (1) Adult ICU Social Worker.The Social Worker will assist in the facilitation of care across the continuum for pediatric patient care needs with a focus on the following:Evaluation of psychosocial needs, crisis intervention, development and implementation of appropriate, timely plans of care to include discharge planning.Ability to collaborate with case managers, physicians, staff, families and community referral bases to enhance optimal patient outcomes. Evaluation of plan of care with appropriate changes, based on plan outcomes.Requirements:Masters degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.Recent working experience with assigned patient population strongly preferred.Recent hospital experience preferred.Three years post MSW experience preferred. Current licensure by the State of Texas Board of Social Work examiners through the Texas department of HealthAdvanced certification by approved accreditation board preferred.