Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice

Sequoia Home Health•Milpitas, CA

4d•$40 - $50

About The Position

Sequoia Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Social Worker to join its interdisciplinary hospice care team. The role provides psychosocial assessments, emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and resource referrals to hospice patients and their families. The Medical Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care aligned with each patient's hospice plan of care, and serves patients in Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Mateo counties.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW, DSW, or PhD) from a CSWE-accredited school.
At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel within assigned service areas.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive social work evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, caregivers, and families.
Deliver services ordered by the physician and outlined in the hospice plan of care.
Communicate regularly with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members.
Help the care team understand social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting patient health.
Prepare timely and accurate clinical documentation for all patient encounters.
Provide community resource referrals and practical assistance to patients and caregivers.
Liaise between families and community agencies to coordinate services.
Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal staff and leadership.
Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and development of the total plan of care.
Maintain and develop partnerships with public and private agencies to support patient needs.