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Mission Healthcare · 3 hours ago

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38/hr - $43/hr

1+ years exp

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. The Hospice Medical Social Worker will assess the psychosocial status of patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans, and provide counseling and support to patients and families during end-of-life care.

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Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans

Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care

Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings

Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work

Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs

Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety

Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care

Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services

Qualification

Master in Social WorkBLS certificationCPR certificationHealthcare experienceHospice experienceCounseling skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills