Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)

Mission Healthcare

$64K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW)
  • Minimum of one year of experience in health care
  • Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred
  • Valid BLS, CPR certification
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation

Responsibilities

  • Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to their illness and environment
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans
  • Assist patients and families with advance care planning and discussions about end-of-life care
  • Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on findings
  • Maintain clinical records for all social work referrals
  • Provide information and referrals for various practical and environmental needs
  • Offer counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety
  • Support families in coping with the challenges of caregiving in a hospice setting

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees scheduled 30+ hours
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description


Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team.
Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance


Pay range (depending on experience): $31.00-$47.00

Schedule/Shift: M-F, 8am-5pm

Territory/Location: Contra Costa/Alameda

Responsibilities:
  • Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
  • Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.
  • Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
  • Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  • Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.
  • Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.
  • Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.

Qualifications:
  • Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
  • Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
  • Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
  • Valid BLS, CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation

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