Full Time Medical Social Worker (Hospice)
Pay range (depending on experience): $38-$43/hour, Depending on experience.
Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM
Territory/Location: East San Diego County
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.
- Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.
- Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
- Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
- Valid BLS, CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation
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