Social Worker - PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assessing hospice patients to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental, and community needs. The Social Worker will provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with advance directives and funeral planning. They will also facilitate community resources, accept clinical assignments within their competence, perform on-call responsibilities, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work from a State accredited program.
Current State license required in accordance with State regulations.
Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
Timely submission of all documentation.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.