Social Worker - LCSW

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in Care Coordination! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for our diverse patient population. In this vital role, you will play a crucial part in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring seamless transitions, and connecting patients with the resources they need to thrive.

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs, barriers to care, and social determinants of health through comprehensive evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, demonstrating sound judgment and ethical practice
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Possess a strong knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care, enabling effective assessment and intervention strategies.
• Provide empathetic support for victims of abuse, neglect or violence, ensuring their safety and connecting them with appropriate protective services and resources

• Master's Social Work Required
• At least one year of clinical and/or medical social work experience required.
• Bilingual preferred. 
• CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Fire Safety Card within 90 days of hire is required.