Social Worker BSW

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of clinical and/or medical social work experience upon hire
• Bachelors Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education upon hire
• Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care; end-of-life dynamics and interventions; support of victims of abuse, neglect or violence; community or financial resources for undeserved or vulnerable populations. SSDI , SDI and other governmental/county requirements/programs
• Thorough comprehension of OBRA and Title 22 is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required
• Excellent customer service skills and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to mange 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 wight changing priorities

Preferred

• Experience in an acute care hospital