Clinical Social Worker Non Licensed (Per Diem) - Palliative Medicine

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

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About The Position

The Palliative Medicine Service Clinical Social Worker reports to the Palliative Medicine Service Manager and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Palliative Team as well as patient’s larger health care team. Caseload can consist of inpatients, outpatients, and their families. The Palliative Social Worker is responsible for completing thorough psychosocial assessments with patients with serious illnesses and their family members. Based on assessment, the Palliative Social Worker develops treatment plans, provides supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and makes referrals to appropriate community resources. Social work services include assisting patients and their families in understanding and coping with the emotional and social problems related to their health status.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in healthcare social work.
• Ability to effectively interact with patients and significant others during times of transition of care.
• Effective communication and public relation skills.
• Ability to work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Must obtain licensure within 4 years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in palliative care, oncology, and/or hospice.
• Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Knowledge and experience with advanced health care directives and POLST.
• Knowledge and experience working with bereavement care.
• Knowledge of local community resources.

Responsibilities

• Completing thorough psychosocial assessments with patients with serious illnesses and their family members.
• Developing treatment plans based on assessment.
• Providing supportive counseling.
• Providing crisis intervention.
• Making referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Assisting patients and their families in understanding and coping with the emotional and social problems related to their health status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level