Medical Social Worker (Social Services Practitioner III)

Masters degree in "Social Work" REQUIRED!

Medical Social Worker -Social Services Practitioner III, Moreno Valley

Social Service Practitioner III - Patient and Family Services- The Social Services Practitioner III (SSP III) position plays a significant role at RUHS Medical Center by supporting the throughput efficiency of patient care coordination and timely discharge planning.

Additionally, the SSP III will assist medical and other professional staff in addressing clinical situations and complex cases related to children or adults and their families.

The SSP III will conduct Social Determinants of Health Screenings, psychosocial assessments, provides crisis counseling, assists with discharge planning, and provides linkage to community resources and funding sources.

Night Schedule :

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, and every other week, Wednesday, 8 hour shift, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am.

The Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley is seeking Social Services Practitioner III's to work as a Medical Social Worker.

Under general direction the position will perform difficult social service casework dealing with complex individual and family problems or social service casework for patients and their families in healthcare facilities; plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates all clinical services provided to pediatric patients and needs of children in required assignments; may participate in and assist with conducting in-service training programs; may provide leadership as a program consultant in the utilization of casework concepts and methodology; and performs other related duties as required.

The Social Services Practitioner III is a broad range journey to advanced level classification of the professionally trained social caseworker in the Social Services Practitioner series.

Incumbents are characterized by the responsibility for performing full scope social service casework often requiring difficult diagnosis and intensive treatment services.

The Social Services Practitioner III is distinguished from the Social Services Supervisor series by the latter's responsibility to provide full time supervision of staff performing casework.

Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region.

Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org• Carry a caseload of the more difficult types...