Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
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Brief Overview Licensed Clinical Social Worker is fully qualified
and full-proficiency level of professional social work for
employees who are licensed by the State of California as Licensed
Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). Positions at this level are
characterized by substantial professional responsibility and
independence of action for providing social work services. As a
member of a multidisciplinary health care team, Licensed Clinical
Social Worker provides therapeutic assessment and appropriate
interventions for patients/families as needed as well as discharge
planning to patients and/or clients as well as their families
receiving services within any department of the Stanford Health.
Work typically involves a variety of bio-psychosocial issues,
assessment of the social needs as related to the patients/clients
health status, and the development of a plan of services, including
advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance
necessary to accomplish desired objectives. Provides consultation,
orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of
bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic issues on the management
of patient/client health needs. This job description covers all
classifications for Social Workers within the organization. All
Social Workers must meet all elements of the Essential Functions,
and Qualifications. There is a Voluntary professional development
program designed to recognize and reward professional excellence in
the role of Social Worker. Promotion is determined based on the
Social Worker Professional Development Program. Here is a
description of the various levels: Level I: Social Worker Level II:
Advanced Social Worker Level III: Expert Social Worker Locations
Stanford Health Care What you will do Collaborates with
interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the
social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other
providers and making referrals. Assesses, develops, and implements
interventions as necessary. Conducts initial assessment of all new
referrals to evaluate social, emotional, and physical needs by
applying social work theories and techniques; interviews and
evaluates patients and family members. Identifies factors which may
interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment. Develops
and implements patient management plans, including the coordination
of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of
progress notes and the provision of continuity of care. Helps
clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness
by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate
referrals. Manages assigned caseload. Prepares and maintains
records and makes written and oral reports to document case
activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic
activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center
and/or health system policies. Prepares reports concerning
patients. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and
appropriateness of patient care. Provides supportive counseling,
grief counseling, crisis intervention and other appropriate
therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with
presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with
illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function.
Provides education to patients and families around issues related
to adaptation to the patients diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or
life situation. Education Qualifications Masters degree in Social
Work from an accredited college or university Experience
Qualifications Two (2) years of progressively responsible and
directly related work experience Required Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Ability to apply theories, principles and practices of
medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a
hospital or medical center setting. Ability to gather data needed
to assess needs of patients and families. Ability to manage a
caseload, recall case details; maintain confidentiality of
information; determine the appropriate course of action in
emergencies and other stressful situations. Ability to provide
written case narratives and reports. Knowledge of and ability to
apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling
techniques. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories,
principles and techniques. Knowledge of hospital and medical center
resources to access and provide for patient care needs, and act on
behalf of client needs to obtain necessary services. Knowledge of
needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of hospital patients and
their families. Licenses and Certifications LCSW - Lic Clinical
Social Worker . These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and
an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates
for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute
C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each
other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience
and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and
families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this
by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient
and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status
to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my
actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate
for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal
Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values
diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including
the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age,
national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status,
medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or
disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all
genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified
applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an
individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $52.69 - $69.82
per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be
set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,
internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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