Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare is hiring a Medical Social Worker to support hospice patients and their families in Central San Diego, California. The role assesses patients’ psychosocial needs in relation to their illness and environment, provides counseling and practical support, and works with an interdisciplinary care team to develop and carry out personalized care plans. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $38.00–$43.00 per hour, depending on experience. Mission Healthcare describes its core values as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES). The company emphasizes collaborative, compassionate care and an inclusive workplace. Its benefits include retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and additional insurance and account options for employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW) program.
- At least one year of experience in health care.
- Valid BLS and CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice or home health care is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial status in relation to their illness and environment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Help patients and families with advance care planning, including advance directives, comfort care options, and end-of-life care goals.
- Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
- Provide patients, families, and caregivers with information and referrals related to practical and environmental needs.
- Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.
- Help families cope with caregiving challenges and navigate the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.
- Liaise between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies, and provide information about financial assistance, legal support, and respite care services.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
