Medical Social Worker (Hospice)

  • Grass Valley
  • Hospice Of The Foothills
Come work for the agency voted *BEST PLACE TO WORK* in Nevada County.

If you are a *Social Worker* looking to do work that fills your heart while also serving our community, keep reading.

*Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: *Responsible for the delivery of social work services including initial psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services, community education, outreach and referral

*Position Type: *Full-Time (32-40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Benefited

Job Details and Essential Functions:
* Performs psychosocial assessments, ongoing reassessments, counseling/education, crisis intervention and referrals for patients/families as required
* Documentation is completed in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR)
* Actively participates in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice
* Participates/contributes in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment
* Develops and evaluates the Plan of Care (POC) and documents in the EMR
* Serves as an advocate for the patient/family unit, and assists them with administrative, regulatory and financial procedures/paperwork including final arrangements
* Serves on-call duties and maintains caseload as assigned by CSPM or the Director of Patient Care Services. Caseloads may vary based on management’s evaluation of patient/family and HOF needs
* Participates in patient care meetings, and other Hospice meetings as requested
* Participates in QAPI program and Hospice sponsored in-services
* Participates in HOF orientation and in-service programs for staff and volunteers as requested
* Performs other duties as assigned by the CSPM
* May be assigned to any workplace setting based on HOF needs including office, RCFE, SNF and Home

*Knowledge and Skills*

*Required*
* Ability to use independent judgement to make sound decisions
* Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and patient privacy laws
* Strong, clerical skills including tying, copying, scanning and faxing
* Critical thinking and provide necessary interventions
* Communicate effectively, both orally and written
* Public speaking, developing relationships with identified partners, groups, businesses with whom Hospice of the Foothills may have or need to establish affiliation

*Education & Experience*

*Required*
* Two years’ experience in family and individual counseling and crisis intervention or home health social work

*Desired*
* Two years’ experience in Hospice
* Strong knowledge of state and Medicare regulations

*License / Certifications*

*Required*
* Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work
* current CPR certificate
* Valid California driver’s license, a reliable automobile and evidence of appropriate liability insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,128.00 - $77,584.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift



License/Certification:
* MSW (Preferred)


Work Location: Multiple locations