Medical Social Worker, Hospice (San Francisco)

ANX Home Healthcare & Hospice Care • Burlingame, CA

142d • $40 - $50

About The Position

To deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community education, outreach, and referral. The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG. Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plan. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. Observes, assesses and brings to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals. Documents comprehensive psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner. Participates in in-service education programs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. Work location is in the San Francisco area.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year's experience in healthcare.
• Experience in a hospice setting preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plan.
• Conduct ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Observe, assess and bring to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community agencies and services.
• Document comprehensive psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

Benefits

• Earn $40-$50/hour
• This is a Per-diem position.
• Strong market competitive compensation plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Options for FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees