Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) may take a leadership role on more complex cases. Requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.
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Performs psychosocial assessments and care planning of Hospice patients as part of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific competencies from neonate through the continuum of life. Assesses the needs of Hospice patients and their families/caregivers and refers appropriate community resources. Assists patients with Advance Directives for Health Care insurance issues placement options and postmortem wishes as needed. Coordinates all Hospice volunteer assignments facilitates monthly Hospice volunteer meetings/in-services oversees special Hospice volunteer activities. Performs Volunteer trainings. Coordinates/facilitates Hospice bereavement support including support groups and individual support offered to Hospice families and the community. Supervises Bereavement Volunteer and Spiritual Support Volunteer.
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