Job Summary: Our hospice agency is seeking a compassionate and qualified Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical Social Worker will provide counseling and support to hospice patients and their family members during and after medical treatment. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and address the emotional and social factors that impact a hospice patient's health and wellbeing at the end of life.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team, which includes physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to develop hospice care plans
Conduct assessments of hospice patients' social and emotional needs and develop appropriate interventions
Provide individual and group counseling to hospice patients and families on issues related to hospice care, chronic illness, and end-of-life care
Connect hospice patients and their families with community resources and services
Case-manage hospice patients who require ongoing support and assistance
Document all interactions in the hospice patient's medical record according to departmental standards
Participate in hospice team meetings and quality improvement initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
2+ years of experience working in hospice, home health, or with chronically ill patients preferred
State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or eligibility to obtain licensure required
Knowledge of hospice care, medical terminology, and medical social work theory and practice
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a hospice interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Numbers & Facts
Location
Vista, CA
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Chronic Diseaseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Hospice Careunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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