Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Hospital Social Worker for their Mammoth Lakes, CA location. Responsibilities: + The Hospital Social Worker separately or in collaboration with the Case Manager RN develops post-acute care plans with those patients having personal, social or environmental barriers to optimal wellness and successful post-acute recovery. + The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. + In addition, offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. + This position communicates with patients and their families to ensure every effort is directed toward helping them develop an adequate continuing care plan in preparation for discharge from the hospital. + Assists patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental difficulties which predispose an individual to illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. + Supports planning and post-discharge of patients + Screens, assesses, and provides resources regarding the specific social drivers of health needs for patients and families + Acts as expert in social drivers of health resources available in the community + Refers patients to Behavioral Health as appropriate for formal assessment needs and/or outpatient services + Provides education and support for food access and housing + Coordinates the patient transportation program + Assists families in crisis situations in understanding the implications and complexities of the patient’s medical situation and its impact on lifestyle + Conducts financial assessment and referral services + Arranges for in-home care and equipment Requirements: + Compassionate, empathetic, and understanding individual + Highly motivated, creative, and resourceful + Exceptional communicator + Proactive problem identifier and problem solver + Bachelors in Social Work required, Masters degree preferred. + California Licensed Clinical Social Worker required. + Three to five years hospital social work experience preferred. + Minimum Years of Experience: 2 + Certifications: LCSW Why Should You Apply? + Health Benefits + Referral Program + Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.