Hospice Social Worker

Hope Hospice & Health Services

$92K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution
  • Minimum one year of social work experience in an acute healthcare setting
  • Preferred experience in hospice or home health environments
  • Valid California Driver's License with appropriate automobile insurance

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient/family social and emotional factors affecting coping with terminal illness
  • Evaluate family/caregiver capacity to support patients and provide necessary resources
  • Deliver individual and family counseling regarding psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care
  • Identify environmental resources and safety obstacles for patients and families

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday work schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Work environment as part of a transdisciplinary hospice team
  • Opportunity to provide meaningful support during crucial end-of-life moments
  • Based in Pleasanton, CA with service in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
  • Compliance with state vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Social Worker to become a member of the hospice transdisciplinary team, will be responsible for providing supportive services to help meet patient/family social, emotional, and financial needs related to the impact of a terminal illness, loss, and grief.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Office Location:

Pleasanton, CA

Service Location:

Contra Costa & Alameda Counties

Hope Hospice follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to determine ability to cope with terminal illness and death
  • Assess family/caregiver capacity to participate in providing care to patients and assist with resources
  • Provide individual and family counseling to patient/families in all psychosocial aspects of end-of-life care
  • Assess environmental resources and obstacles to maintaining safety

Education/Experience:
  • Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Minimum one-year's social work experience in acute health care setting
  • Hospice or Home Health experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Current California Driver's License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.

Pay Range:
$44.50 - $52.30 hourly

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