Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Roseville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
**Organization:**SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley**Position
Overview:**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 equivalent education/experience**CERTIFICATION &
LICENSURE**+ MSW-Medical Social Worker**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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare
providers to achieve departmental and corporate
objectives.**License/Certifications:**AUTO-Automobile Insurance -
N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart
Association, DL-California Drivers Class C - State Department of
Motor Vehicles, Licensed Social Worker - California Department of
Consumer Affairs**Education:**Master's (Required)**Job
Shift:**Days**Schedule:**Part Time**Shift Hours:**8**Days of the
Week:**Variable**Weekend Requirements:**Rotating
Weekends**Benefits:**Yes**Unions:**No**Position
Status:**Non-Exempt**Weekly Hours:**40**Employee
Status:**Regular**Number of Openings:**1This position may regularly
work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or
administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially
hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health Affiliates are
equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status,
sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex,
gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin
(including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals
who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or
perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical
condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made
unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screening.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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