Travel Medical Social Worker - $1,379 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Profession: Social Services Specialty: MSW (Masters of Social Work) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 1 year of outpatient experience with chronic and/or neurological illness, palliative care, and/or hospice. License: California clinical licensure preferred. Certifications: BLS, LCSW Must-Have: Experience navigating community resources, familiarity with social support programs in California, and experience managing complex patient care including behavioral and mental health needs. Description: This position is for a licensed clinical social worker, working part-time during the days. The schedule includes supporting Huntington Disease patients and the Multiple Sclerosis department. Responsibilities include contacting and screening patients for Huntington Disease and assessing socioeconomic constraints. You will provide support with forms and scheduling appointments. Training and education will be offered for professionals new to Huntington Disease. Business attire is required. No weekends or on-call duty. Experience with SSDI, IHSS, and similar programs is ideal. Experience managing patients with physical and cognitive impairments is beneficial. Additional skills required include biopsychosocial assessments, collaborating with care teams, and coordinating services for patients post-discharge. You will document pertinent information to facilitate care coordination and refer to various disciplines and resources. Participation in care conferences and the development of treatment plans is expected. Familiarity with adult protective services, child protective services, and guardianship is advantageous. Applicants should be prepared to provide individual and marital counseling as needed. This role is essential in supporting patients with Huntington Disease and related conditions.