What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Destiny Hospice and Palliative Care?
Destiny Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for qualified Medical Social Workers in the Inland Empire Areas! Are you a dynamic Medical Social Worker? We are seeking someone uniquely gifted in Social Work with experience in Hospice and Palliative Care Destiny prides itself in allowing its employees to increase their skills by offering progressive training styles.
Schedule- Full Time 8:00am-5:30pm
We offer;
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick, & Vacation
Holiday Pay
Mileage Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Additional Benefits;
Comprehensive Training
Flexible Schedule
Annual Evaluations
Tech Equipment to be provided
Territories to Cover- Moreno Valley and surrounding areas
Your Role as a Medical Social Worker
· Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
· Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
· Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
· Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
· Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
· Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
· Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
· Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
· Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
Position Qualifications
· A graduate of a bachelors or master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
· Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
· BILINGUAL IS A MUST
If interested please complete an application by using the link below
http://www.destinyhospicecare.com/hospice-care-careers
Covid Safety
We have created an environment which respects and provides proper implementation of Social Distancing we provide PPE for all staff if necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road