Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Compassionate Care & Growth

SunCrest Hospice - Kingsport TN; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $70,000-85,000

144 PTO per calendar year

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement

Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, E?

401k plan with employer match and 100%

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join a CHAP-certified team providing psychosocial support to patients and families during end-of-life care.

You will assess needs, counsel and educate families, advocate for access to resources, and participate in IDT meetings, while maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a culture of communication and growth.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
• Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
• Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
• Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients, families, referring sources, and care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and coordinate care planning.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling families

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join a CHAP-certified team providing psychosocial support to patients and families during end-of-life care.

You will assess needs, counsel and educate families, advocate for access to resources, and participate in IDT meetings, while maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a culture of communication and growth.