Invite from Dr Agrawal – MSW Opportunity in Neurocognitive Care | Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula, Burlingame

[Agrawal, Brajesh K]

Hi,

My name is Braj Agrawal — I am a neurologist and the Medical Director of Neurocognitive Services at Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, San Francisco Bay Area.

I am writing to you personally because, if you have a recently graduated or graduating MSW student — or know of one — who is drawn to cognitive health, aging, or interdisciplinary clinical work, and who wants to be part of something being built with intention, I would love to connect.

We are looking for one outstanding MSW graduate to grow with us from the ground up.

What makes our team different is not just the work — it is how we work together. We are a close-knit interdisciplinary team, and I lead with an open door, and every team member — regardless of title — is heard, respected, and valued. For the right person, this role offers, a meaningful entry into integrated ambulatory and hospital-based neurocognitive and behavioral health care and support for career growth.

Please feel free to forward this to your students, post through your placement or career channels, or simply reply and introduce me to the right person. I am also happy to visit your program, attend a career fair, or speak with students directly — whatever is most useful to you.

Regards,

Braj Agrawal, MD

Medical Director, Neurocognitive Services

Palo Alto Medical Foundation & Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Hospital

1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

Office 650-652-8350

Email agra...@sutterhealth.org

[Agrawal, Brajesh K]

Check out this job:

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/us/en/job/R-124828/Licensed-Clinical-Social-Worker-Neurology

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

Position Overview:

Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, linkage with resources and planning for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages, in any patient care setting. Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; serves as a liaison to community programs; assists and collaborates with multidisciplinary team on discharge planning; and practices independently. Provides patients with support in adjustment to illness and facilitates goals of care conversations with patients and families. May provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participate on committees.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Master's: Social Work or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Two years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessment and clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, intervention with patient/family behavioral issues, grief counseling, supportive counseling, adjustment to illness, life review/end of life support, behavioral change therapy, motivational interviewing, short-term family counseling, group facilitation
• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively on a team
• Skills in patient and family advocacy
• Knowledge of transitions of care and community resources
• Knowledge of post-acute levels of care and resource needs for discharge planning
• Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse, crimes against persons reporting requirements, and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient confidentiality)
• Knowledge of behavioral health and the skills to assess mental health functioning, high risk behaviors, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions impacting hospitalization or transitions of care
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care
• Knowledge of substance use and the skills to assess level of addiction, motivation for change, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care
• Knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults and elders
• Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end-of-life
• Knowledge of bioethics and legal issues impacting patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands
• Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar appointments, and use task lists as will be using a variety of computer software programs
• Knowledge of local county / state / federal resources for at-risk population

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.