Hospice & Discharge Planning Social Worker

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient and family counseling, discharge planning, and transition support during hospitalization. The role collaborates with nurses, care managers and external agencies to ensure safe post-discharge plans.

The candidate holds a Master’s Degree in social work (CA/HI), with 1–2 years of acute or long-term medical setting experience preferred; on-site, full-time schedule, 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work is required in CA and HI.
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care and refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching; reassesses plan of care according to patient needs.
• Develops Plan of Care based on patient assessment including psychosocial factors affecting care and family dynamics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient and family counseling, discharge planning, and transition support during hospitalization. The role collaborates with nurses, care managers and external agencies to ensure safe post-discharge plans.

The candidate holds a Master’s Degree in social work (CA/HI), with 1–2 years of acute or long-term medical setting experience preferred; on-site, full-time schedule, 10-hour shifts.