Social Worker

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addition issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and speciality programs that include childern, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providng our patients with treatment to help them find recovery no matter the level of care.

Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at:www.delamohospital.com

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Loan Reimbursement Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Job Overview:

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing counseling and support to individuals, families, and groups in need. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities. The Clinical Social Worker provides direct care to patients as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Clinical Social Worker assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.

Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW/LMFT or Registered Associate/Intern preferred; Licensure or Registration required if providing services for the Partial Hospitalization Program/Outpatient Services Department.

Experience: Previous placement or internship in a psychiatric setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
• Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
• Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis.
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License in order to drive hospital vehicles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,867.20 - $112,300.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Ability to Relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90505: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person