Social Worker (LCSW/LMFT)

Company: Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LMFT) The SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LMFT) is an integral member of the patient care team providing patients and family members with education and advice emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional issues that arise as a result of a hospital stay. The SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LMFT) coordinates a varied of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, patient advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. This position will support our NEW BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT URGENT CARE CENTER. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plan of care Identify patient’s specific needs, coordinating linkage with community agencies, in-home services, and institutional short-term and long-term placement for continuing care Assist patient and/or family and all members of the healthcare team in the discharge planning process Contributes to the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of patient care delivered Participates in the reporting and analysis of patient satisfaction survey data Promotes and provides for optimum patient outcomes through the use of Socials Services scope of practice and scope of service Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during the patient’s length of stay EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: LCSW or LMFT required One (1) year experience Experience in Behavioral Health Unit preferred Understands the relationship of hospital utilization review, care coordination, patient access, discharge planning, and acute care and community-based social services Excellent listening and interpersonal skills Above average verbal and written communication skills Ability to handle grief Strong problem-solving skills Ability to exercise professional judgement in performing day-to-day activities, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures Company Description Pacific Hospital of the Valley: Where You Make A Difference Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is transforming health care in the San Fernando Valley and beyond. When you work with our highly respected physicians who provide life-saving treatment, or when you support medical staff members to help find cures and treatments, you become part of an exciting organization. Working together, we are making the San Fernando Valley a destination for health care. Our H.E.A.R.T Cares Values shape everything that we do, every single day. They are visible in the interactions we have with our patients, their families, and our partners and one another. We will achieve our ambitions to provide the best service through Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Trust. From nurses to lab technicians, receptionist to assistants, food service worker to pharmacy staff, Pacific Hospital of the Valley is the place for you and your career ambitions. As a leader in providing medical care in Sun Valley, we offer unique careers throughout our hospital facility. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Offers: •\tCompetitive Salaries •\tPaid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave) •\t401(k) •\tComprehensive Medical (PPO), Dental and Vision Coverage with minimal employee contribution. •\tWork/Life Balance •\tFull-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem positions Join our Team – Give your Career the Best Treatment Company Description Pacific Hospital of the Valley: Where You Make A Difference\r\n\r\nPacifica Hospital of the Valley is transforming health care in the San Fernando Valley and beyond. When you work with our highly respected physicians who provide life-saving treatment, or when you support medical staff members to help find cures and treatments, you become part of an exciting organization. Working together, we are making the San Fernando Valley a destination for health care.\r\n\r\nOur H.E.A.R.T Cares Values shape everything that we do, every single day. They are visible in the interactions we have with our patients, their families, and our partners and one another. We will achieve our ambitions to provide the best service through Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Trust.\r\n\r\nFrom nurses to lab technicians, receptionist to assistants, food service worker to pharmacy staff, Pacific Hospital of the Valley is the place for you and your career ambitions. As a leader in providing medical care in Sun Valley, we offer unique careers throughout our hospital facility.\r\n\r\nPacifica Hospital of the Valley Offers:\r\n\r\n•\tCompetitive Salaries\r\n•\tPaid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave)\r\n•\t401(k) \r\n•\tComprehensive Medical (PPO), Dental and Vision Coverage with minimal employee contribution.\r\n•\tWork/Life Balance\r\n•\tFull-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem positions\r\n\r\nJoin our Team – Give your Career the Best Treatment

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