Medical Social Worker (MSW) at VNA Health Santa Barbara, CA

VNA Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored insurance (dental,-

PTO from day one

Wellness benefit program

Retirement plan with 403(b) matching

Transit reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

VNA Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for medical social work services and uphold our mission. The MSW collaborates with the care team to support patients and families in terminal illness situations.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, interdisciplinary teamwork, discharge planning, and documentation, with hospice experience preferred and bilingual Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Bicultural/Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile as per state/organization requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness and environment.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention; counsels patients and families as needed.
• Conducts bereavement assessment focusing on social, spiritual and cultural factors and documents in the plan of care.
• Maintains clinical records for all patients and completes timely documentation.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families and links to community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families and community agencies.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in IDT weekly and in discharge planning; supports durable power of attorney and funeral arrangements.
• Participates in hospice quality assessment and meets regulatory requirements.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

MSW degree accredited by CSWE

Job description

Medical Social Worker (MSW) job at VNA Health. Santa Barbara, CA.

About Us

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us

• Employer sponsored insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
• Generous Wellness Benefit providing annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.
• Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - 84,000hourly

Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. The MSW respects and promotes the mission, values and vision of VNA Health.

Job Duties

Patient Assessment and Intervention

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and problems arising from terminal illness, related conditions and the dying process.” [Section 418.64(d)].
• Conducts an initial bereavement assessment of the patient and family focusing on social, spiritual and cultural factors and incorporate it into the POC [Section 418.54 (c)(7)].
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Completes thorough, accurate, and timely documentation as defined by agency policy.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel

Interdisciplinary Team Work

• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in IDT in the development of comprehensive and updated assessments at least every 14 days and POC based on the psychosocial assessment of the patient and family needs and acceptance of the services and attends IDT weekly. [Section 418.64(c)].
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Participates in discharge planning as needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed.

Quality

• The medical social worker must participate in the hospice’s quality assessment and performance improvement program. [Section 418.62 (c)]
• Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.
• Meets daily average productivity standards set by the agency.
• Other duties as delegated by the Social Services Manager.
• 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. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work from a school accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum of one year of experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Bicultural/Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not necessary.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Apply today for our Medical Social Worker (MSW) role or [e-mail] your resume to be considered!