LCSW Social Worker - Hospital Discharge & Hospice

Adventist Health; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA is seeking a qualified social work therapist to support patients and families during hospitalization.

The role provides counseling, assists with transition planning and coordinates post-discharge care with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. A Master’s in social work is required in CA/HI, with preferred experience in acute or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work required in CA and HI.
• Experience in acute or long-term medical settings preferred.
• Two years' experience preferred in acute or long-term medical settings.

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 needed.
• 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 and family dynamics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Hospice care

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in Lodi, CA is seeking a qualified social work therapist to support patients and families during hospitalization.

The role provides counseling, assists with transition planning and coordinates post-discharge care with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives. A Master’s in social work is required in CA/HI, with preferred experience in acute or long-term care settings.