**Overview**

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

**Responsibilities**

In keeping with the Dignity Health philosophy, provides Social Service activities through collaboration with the health care team, coordinating, and facilitating available resources to assist the patient through the continuum of care.

**Qualifications**

+ Three (3) years of Social work experience. Acute care or home care **preferred**

+ Masters degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. CCS Certification **preferred**

+ LCSW:CA

+ Demonstrates knowledge of available interventions, modalities and community resources.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of regulations mandated by federal and state Licensure.

+ Ability to maintain effective working relations with hospital departments, medical staff and co-workers, and negotiate conflict resolution.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in both verbal and written form.

+ Also able to gather data, read, comprehend, interpret and apply pertinent principles, regulations, and standards.

+ Ability to be self-directed, team oriented, and display strong leadership skills.

+ Ability to display strong interpersonal skills and high degree of problem solving abilities.

+ Ability to take call as needed.

**Pay Range**

$42.69 - $61.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.