Social Worker - Patient and Family Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Weekdays)

To assist the patient and his/her family or members of the medical health care team in meeting post-hospital health needs through appropriate teaching, psychosocial evaluation and support and referral to community agencies that can provide procedures and treatment measures to restore the patient to his/her optimal physical and mental health.

Minimum Education: Master of Social Work or LCSW Preferred. Minimum Experience/Knowledge: Working knowledge of local, regional and federal health, social, and welfare resources Required License/Certification: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experience nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 - $63.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.