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Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

SilveradoSan Diego, CA
$35 - $39Onsite

About The Position

Silverado Hospice San Diego is seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during their hospice journey. The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, documenting bereavement activities, and providing community consultation. Silverado is a nationally recognized team, ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™, and is a certified Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work required
  • Documented evidence of training in grief and loss counseling
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
  • Comfortable working in environments with pets

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activities
  • Design and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement services
  • Develop programs on grief and loss for families and staff
  • Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually
  • Provide community consultation and education on hospice services
  • Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops
  • Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences
  • Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager
  • Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments
  • Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness
  • Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse
  • Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning
  • Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities
  • Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Discount Programs

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