Hospice & Care Coordination Social Worker (LCSW)

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and family consultations to support patients during hospitalization. The role includes supervisory responsibilities as a team leader.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work, 1 year of experience in an acute or long-term medical setting, and an LCSW license. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work required.
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting required.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care, ensuring that the required paperwork is completed.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops social work Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics. Documents relevant data accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Actively participates in training and/or cross-training of duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and family consultations to support patients during hospitalization. The role includes supervisory responsibilities as a team leader.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work, 1 year of experience in an acute or long-term medical setting, and an LCSW license. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.