Hospice Social Worker: Bereavement & Family Support

Carle Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Home Services Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, identify resources, and provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and requires flexibility to match census and program needs.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing bereavement plans, and facilitating access to community resources and financial support.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification is referenced in job details.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop a bereavement plan of care addressing family/caregiver needs.
• Educate patients and families to overcome barriers and meet fundamental needs.
• Document psychosocial assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Develop and modify social work plans in collaboration with the IDT to maximize patient/family coping and access to resources.

Skills

LCSW

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree: Social Work

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Home Services Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, identify resources, and provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and requires flexibility to match census and program needs.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing bereavement plans, and facilitating access to community resources and financial support.