Social Worker MSW - Triage

* $3000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

Community Hospice is seeking a dynamic Social Worker. As the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice and community-based palliative care provider in the Central Valley, Community Hospice has been supporting and providing services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. Accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accredited Program), our services extend to over 2,000 patients each year wherever they call home.

JOB SUMMARY:

Social Worker (SW), as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, is responsible for making psychosocial assessments of terminally ill patients and their families, and providing supportive counseling for dealing with anticipatory grief and bereavement issues; refers to internal and external resources as appropriate. For areas and issues related to the professional work of social work, Social Worker reports to the Patient Care Manager/Administrator who oversees all interdisciplinary staff on the patient care team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes initial psychosocial assessment on all patients/families, as assigned, regarding psychosocial response to terminal illness/death. Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations and anticipatory grief issues.
• Visits patients as needed to meet the current needs of the patient, family and caregivers. Provides ongoing counseling and support including anticipatory grief support; assesses for changing needs (housing, finances, funeral plans, etc.) and legal issues. Offers appropriate internal or external resources as needed.
• Documents psychosocial assessment, treatment plan and all visits and significant phone contacts requiring extended amount of time or clinical intervention.
• Coordinates with team members to plan and implement the plan of care.
• Assists with intake processes as needed and as directed by Patient Care Manager including:
• Visiting prospective patients/families to provide informative consultation.
• Visiting enrolling patients/families to admit patient. Assesses for patient decisional capacity/selection of appropriate surrogate decision maker, provides information regarding services, assesses for patient/family readiness for palliative care and completes all intake documents.

• Participates in staff meetings as appropriate, in educational programs for staff, volunteers and health care givers.
• Participates in in-services, workshops, and clinical meetings to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Shares in providing evening, weekend and holiday on call services for Community Hospice.
• Assists in discharge planning from agency services when hospice care can no longer be provided, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise meet the needs of the organization.
• Follows all Community Hospice policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, privacy, confidentiality, HIPAA, and National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited University required or Bachelors degree in related field with minimum 1 year paid Social Worker experience in a health care setting required.
• Positive professional attitude, with sensitivity to the nature of hospice.
• Successful completion of the hospice training program.
• Valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance. With timely renewal required.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The main environment for this position is on the Triage Team, which vary in levels of cleanliness, accessibility, and climate control. The employee may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients. The employee may experience situations, with emotionally disturbed, substance abuse, serious illness, and deceased patients. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will travel by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE: 10 hour shifts-4 days a week-every other weekend (subject to a weekend differential above base pay on worked weekends) 8a-630pm Occasional holidays

BENEFITS: We offer our full-time employees the following competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance- Premium 100% paid by employer for employee only
• Dental Insurance – Premium 100% paid by employer for employee only
• Vision Insurance – Premium 100% paid by employer for employee only
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability / Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Funds added by employer every month
• Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay
• Fitness Center Membership discounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Other retail discounts (rental cars, cell phones, etc.)

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our patients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is considered by many to be a model for quality healthcare. Community Hospice is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees. We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.50 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Modesto, CA 95356: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
• paid Social Worker in Health Care Setting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL and Auto Insurance (Required)
• MSW (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $38 - $50