Social Worker MSW
commonspirit
Social Worker MSW
commonspirit· Social Work Services
About this role
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.
- Advocacy and Education
- Patient/Family Self Care Management, Patient/Family Health Management Education.
- Bioethics Referrals & Management, Physician, Staff & Community Education.
- Case Management Education & Training, Risk Management Identification & Referral.
- Psychosocial Management
- Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment/Functioning, Counseling Support & Referral, Abuse/Neglect Identification & Referral (Partner, Child, Elder), Family Issues Affecting Care, Coping/Emotional Adjustment, Grief/Bereavement Support (Individual & Group), Adoption Resources, Health/Wellness Promotion, Substance Abuse Screening/Resources, Psychiatric Screening/Behavior, Management, Staff Support and Crisis Intervention (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing).
Job Requirements
Required
- Masters Other Degree from a School of Socialwork accredited by the Council of SocialWork Education., upon hire and
- 1-3 years At least two years of clinical and/ormedical social work experience required., upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Social Worker MSW role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Social Worker MSW role in the Social Work Services department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Social Worker MSW at commonspirit belong to?
This Social Worker MSW position is part of the Social Work Services department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker MSW position at commonspirit?
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When was the Social Worker MSW job at commonspirit posted?
This Social Worker MSW position at commonspirit was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker MSW
commonspirit
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