Social Worker - Bsw
Company: American Advanced Management
Location: Larkspur
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital,
Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced
Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving
patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco.
Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with
critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended
recovery periods. Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range
of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory
support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy.
Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to
support their unique recovery journey. We are proud to hold The
Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital
Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering
high-quality, patient-centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close
partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best
possible outcomes. POSITION SUMMARY Provides patient assessment,
counseling, and discharge planning. Acts as a liaison between the
patient/family/hospital and community agencies/resources.
Demonstrates expertise in social work, working as a member of an
inter-disciplinary team comprised of a physician, nurses, and case
management. Applies specialized knowledge of human development and
behavior and social, economic, and cultural systems in directly
assisting patients and families to improve or restore their
capacity for social functioning. This includes counseling and use
of psychosocial interventions and social psychotherapy.
Occasionally plans educational offerings and provides in-services
as requested. This is a Full-time position based in our Kentfield
location in Marin. POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises
the following positions: None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to
identify and implement components of the case management process.
Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to
communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and
individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional
standards of practice in job situations. Qualifications POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Work required. Current, valid, and active license to practice as a
Social Worker in the state of employment required. ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Master of Social Work preferred. Two (2)
years of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting
preferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of
regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong
organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Ability to make
independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Working knowledge
of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol
in the workplace. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current,
valid, and active license to practice as a Social Worker in the
state of employment required. ATTENDANCE Regular and punctual
attendance. LANGUAGE SKILLS English is the primary language of the
facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with
coworkers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions
regarding work process or work product. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability
to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate
to the position.
Keywords: American Advanced Management, Walnut Creek , Social Worker - Bsw, Social Services , Larkspur, California
