Social Worker (Hospice) - PRN

Care Hospice • Santa Cruz, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Continuum Hospice is seeking a patient-centered Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional social work services to hospice patients and their families, providing counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity during challenging times. The schedule is Per Diem, two days per week, totaling 16 hours, and requires coverage in Santa Cruz, with willingness to travel to Monterey and San Benito Counties as needed.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a hospice setting
• Long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
• Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
• Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
• Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
• Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.

Benefits

• The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level