Hospice Medical Social Worker

Excelin Home Health; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelin Home Health in Yuba City, CA is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker. This role involves assessing patients' psychosocial status, providing interventions, and maintaining clinical records. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in social work, be a licensed clinical social worker, and have at least one year of healthcare experience, preferably in home health care. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. CPR certification and a valid driver's license with an insured automobile are also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
• Experience in home health care preferred.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and communicate findings.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions.
• Maintain clinical records on referred patients.
• Provide information and referral services for patients and families.
• Liaise between patients and community agencies.
• Participate in development of care plans and case conferences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Licensed clinical social worker

Job description

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Hospice Medical Social Worker

PRN Yuba City, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1797

Job Title/Position: Medical Social Worker

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary: The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• 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 Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/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. Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

2. Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

3. Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

4. Experience in a home health care preferred.

5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

COMPLIANCE

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.