Medical Social Worker, Hospice, Limited Term

Medical Social Worker

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Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Successful candidate will have experience as a Medical Social Worker, preferably in a Hospice environment. Acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to resources during bereavement including grief counseling or other mental health services for patients. Exercises sound judgment, and developed skills to assist patients and families in coping with the emotional issues and practical arrangements related to a patient's diagnosis. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.

Job Description:

Education:

• Master's: Social Work or related field
• OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Typical Experience:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

Certification & Licensure:

• BLS-Basic Life Support
• INS-Automobile Insurance
• DL-Valid Drivers License

Skills and Knowledge:

• In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits: Yes

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Range is $46.49 to $62.44 / hour