Social Services Practitioner (MSW), Hospice, Hanford, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

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About The Position

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization. Job Summary: Provides social work support to patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing community resources, placement options and counseling to patients and families as needed. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Nice To Haves

• Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
• Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on patient’s chart.
• Places phone calls and makes visits as needed, serving as a resource liaison when appropriate.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees