Medical Social Worker, Hospice

Sutter Health•Alameda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will have experience as a medical social worker, preferably in a Hospice environment. This role acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to resources during bereavement, including grief counseling or other mental health services for patients. The position requires exercising sound judgment and developed skills to assist patients and families in coping with the emotional issues and practical arrangements related to a patient's diagnosis. The Medical Social Worker gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adherence to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures is necessary to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Responsibilities may also include performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or related field OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
2 years recent relevant experience
BLS-Basic Life Support
INS-Automobile Insurance
DL-Valid Drivers License
In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a medical social worker, preferably in a Hospice environment.

Responsibilities

Acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to resources during bereavement including grief counseling or other mental health services for patients.
Assists patients and families in coping with the emotional issues and practical arrangements related to a patient's diagnosis.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.