Social Worker, On Call, 1 week per month (SEIU)

Adventist Health • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. The position provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. It includes counseling, support, and assistance in making transition plans, as well as providing direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. The role also involves assisting with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. This position is represented by SEIU.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work: Required
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
• Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching.
• Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees