Hospice Medical Social Worker (South/East County)

We seek a *Medical Social Worker *who is ready to become a part of a hospice team that provides the utmost compassionate care and excellent customer service to people with life-limiting illness in order to serve them through their individual journey with dignity and integrity.
We have a uniquely excellent organizational culture and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a respectful, kind, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
We also prioritize work-life balance and self-care.
The right candidate for this position must be flexible, a great team player and communicator, and have a fantastic bedside manner.
*Reports To:* Clinical Director *Essential job functions/Responsibilities* 1.
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
3.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
4.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
6.
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
7.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
8.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
9.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
10.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
11.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
12.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
*Position qualifications* 1.
A graduate of a *master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
*Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.
114(b)(3).
2.
Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice experience required.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34.
00 - $38.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Hospice & Palliative Medicine Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Do you have a Master of Social Work degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education? * Do you live in San Diego County? * Are you able to visit patients in person, Monday - Friday, at their place of residence? Education: * Master's (Required) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: On the road