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Social Work Clinician
Category: Healthcare
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-388930
Social Work Clinician (MSW)
needed for a contract
opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Palo Alto, CA!
Top Skills Should You Possess:
- Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or be within 45 days of completion of the graduation requirements for an MSW
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals
- Devise, develop, and implement treatment plans as necessary
- Conduct initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interview and evaluate patients and family members; identify factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment
- Develop and implement patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care
- Manage assigned caseload; prepare and maintain records and make written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center, and/or health system policies
- Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care
- Provide supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function
- Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation
- Schedule: 5x8s (Monday – Friday), dayshift
- Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university; OR be within forty-five (45) days of completion of the requirements for graduation with an MSW from an accredited college or university; candidates who meet this qualification and furnish a letter from the Dean of the School Work where they are a student in good standing attesting to this may receive a conditional offer of employment; such new hires must provide proof of possession of an MSW degree from an accredited college or university within forty-five (45) days of their date of hire, as a condition of continued employment
- Ability to apply theories, principles and practices of medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a hospital or medical center setting
- Ability to gather data needed to assess needs of patients and families
- Ability to manage a caseload, recall case details; maintain confidentiality of information; determine the appropriate course of action in emergencies and other stressful situations
- Ability to provide written case narratives and reports
- Knowledge of and ability to apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques
- Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories, principles and techniques
- Knowledge of hospital and medical center resources to access and provide for patient care needs, and act on behalf of client needs to obtain necessary services
- Knowledge of needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of hospital patients and their families
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area
We welcome you to be a part of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly EPayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
Recruiter: Jennifer Andersen
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Estimated Min Rate: $36.00
Estimated Max Rate: $52.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Posted on 09-16-2025
Social Work Clinician
Healthcare
Contract