Medical Social Worker, Hospice - Costa Mesa, United States - Advantage Health Systems
2 weeks ago
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Medical Social Worker/Social Work Associate 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's
other members of the interdisciplinary group. 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.
identified coping difficulties.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to
perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- A graduate of a Masters program in social work accredited by the Council on
- Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
- Experience in a hospice care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or
Pay:
$34.00 per hour
Healthcare setting:
- Hospice
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Costa Mesa, CA 92626: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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