The Social Worker - MSW provides social services to patients and family members, including providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. Works with health team to develop and implement social work treatment plans to ensure the best care for patients. Assists in the coordination of discharge plans.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, policies and protocols.

Required Experience

Required:

• Master’s Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to reporting of child/elder abuse, substance use/abuse, child protective custody, adoptions, and other legal requirements.

Preferred:

• Licensed as an Associate Clinical Social Worker by the California Board of Behavioral Science
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting

• Demonstrated skill in patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, policies and protocols.