Hospice Medical Social Worker - Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Anchor Health; Walnut Creek (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Anchor Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families dealing with terminal illness within a hospice setting. The MSW will perform ongoing assessments, treatment planning, and coordination as part of the interdisciplinary team, addressing social, emotional, and practical needs.

The role requires CSWE-accredited MSW or CSWE-accredited BS in Social Work, with hospice experience preferred, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• MSW accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or a CSWE-accredited BA in Social Work.
• One year of social work experience in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Licensed driver with a valid auto insurance meeting state requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families; communicate findings to the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families as needed.
• Educate on advanced directives and coordinate referrals to resources.
• Maintain patient social work records and coordinate with community agencies.
• Support funeral planning, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Connaissances

Active listening

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Formation

CSWE-accredited MSW

CSWE-accredited BSW

Description du poste

Anchor Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families dealing with terminal illness within a hospice setting. The MSW will perform ongoing assessments, treatment planning, and coordination as part of the interdisciplinary team, addressing social, emotional, and practical needs.

The role requires CSWE-accredited MSW or CSWE-accredited BS in Social Work, with hospice experience preferred, and a valid driver's license.