Medical Social Worker (Per Diem)
Company: Hospice of the Foothills
Location: Grass Valley
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description*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*Primary Department: *Patient Care Unit
(PCU)*Reporting Relationship: *Counseling Services and Program
Manager (CSPM)*Position Type: *Full-Time, Non-Exempt, BenefitedJob
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* Working knowledge of
Electronic Medical Records*Desired** Two years' experience in
Hospice* Strong knowledge of state and Medicare regulations*License
/ Certifications**Required** Master's Degree in Social Work from a
school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education* current CPR certificate* Valid California driver's
license, a reliable automobile and evidence of appropriate
liability insuranceJob Type: Full-timePay: $33.00 - $36.00 per
hourMedical Specialty:* Hospice & Palliative MedicineSchedule:* 8
hour shiftLicense/Certification:* MSW (Required)Work Location:
Multiple Locations
Keywords: Hospice of the Foothills, Roseville , Medical Social Worker (Per Diem), Healthcare , Grass Valley, California
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