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**Responsibilities** ****Sign-On Bonus!!! We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.**** Is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan Joint Commission and other licensing accrediting and regulatory agencies. Through screening mechanisms identifies patients who are at high risk for need of social services intervention. Provides assessments to identify bio-psychosocial emotional substance use maturational cultural adjustment financial and/or legal problems then intervenes by implementing suitable interventions. Facilitates linkage/assistance that enables patients/families to access medical care to achieve optimum levels of health and fulfill goals for treatment. Functions may also include discharge planning. **Qualifications** + At least two-years of clinical and/or medical social work experience required in an medical facility. + Prefer one year of clinical and/or medical social work experience in an acute psychiatric facility. + Masters Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. + Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care; end-of-life dynamics and interventions; grief and bereavement counseling; substance abuse identification and interventions; support for victims of abuse neglect or violence; community or financial resources for underserved or vulnerable populations. + SSDI SDI and other governmental/county requirements/programs. + Thorough comprehension of OBRA and Title 22 is required. + Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation. + Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Required **Overview** Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here ( for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $44.63 - $64.72 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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