Therapist (MSW): Hoag at Home

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Therapist MSW (contract) provides comprehensive assessments, coordination, planning, and implementation of a psychosocial treatment plan for patients in respective department. (Community Health, Cares Palliative Care, Cancer Center Community Program, Home Health, Hospice, etc.). This role aims to promote optimal mental health by providing ongoing psychosocial support and services to patients and their families for adjustments to illness, grief, addiction and other psychosocial stressors. Works with an interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals. Utilizes a variety of factors to evaluate patient’s biopsychosocial needs. Develops a treatment plan and a comprehensive termination of treatment/discharge plan. Documents objective and accurate data regarding assessments and interventions. Maintains working knowledge of community-based resources, programs and social services. Educates patients and families on their health care options and connects them with appropriate resources.

May develop and facilitate support groups, and workshops as needed. May serve as a resource and preceptor to MSW and MFT interns. May provide input on treatment schedules, patient assignments, and/or crisis interventions as requested by Clinical Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Experience in clinical assessments and crisis intervention in a hospital or acute care setting preferred
• Education and Experience required varies by department. Department specific requirements are as follows:
  • Community Health: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school required. Experience in clinical assessments and crisis intervention as well as experience with culturally diverse patients required.
  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI): Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and experience in an acute care setting required
  • Diabetes Center: Minimum of 2 years’ MSW experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting or equivalent work experience required
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

License Required: 

• Community Health: ACSW or LCSW

License Preferred

• LMFT or LCSW
• Community Health: LCSW

Certifications Required

• Solmar, Aspire, HATC, Chemical Dependency, Diabetes Center Only: BLS required