Hospice Medical Social Worker MSW
Hospice Medical Social Worker MSW
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Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) Part Time
in Grass Valley Sacramento County Gold River Elk Grove and Lodi California
At Interim HealthCare Hospice we believe that hospice care is about more than just medical supportits about honoring life with compassion dignity and emotional presence. We recognize that the endoflife journey is deeply personal and emotional for both patients and their families.
Were currently seeking a parttime Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) who brings empathy professionalism and a genuine passion for making a difference. In this vital role youll provide emotional social and psychological support to patients and their loved ones helping them find comfort clarity and peace during one of lifes most challenging times.
As a trusted advocate and compassionate listener youll play a critical role in ensuring that no patient or family walks this path alone. If youre inspired by meaningful work and are looking to make a lasting impact we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Competitive Pay $39.00 $44.00 per hour based on experience in hospice.
- Flexible Hours MondayFriday 2024 hours weekly) call rotationone weekend monthly
- Professional development opportunities includingonline training
- A Supportive Work Environment supportive teamdriven environment ensuring our staff feel valued heard and empowered to provide the best care possible
As a Hospice Medical Social Worker heres a bigpicture view of what youll do:
- Provide homebased social services to patients dealing with endoflife issues including care management pain symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses depression anxiety poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult
- Work as part of a hospice team which will include an RN LPN CNA Spiritual Counselor Volunteers Hospice Aides PT OT or SLP focused on the patients plan of care and individual goals
- Monitor a patients psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
- Conduct patient assessments document progress and ensure the patient is moving toward goals
- Provide counseling community resource planning crisis intervention and advocacy
- Consult with family and caregivers on the patients plan of care and how to help them progress
A few musthaves for Home Health Medical Social Workers:
- Masters degree in Social Work
- Hospice social work experience preferred
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Strong interpersonal skills; good communicator empathetic compassionate and resourceful
Why Work for Interim HealthCare
Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300 offices our commitment to you is expressed through a familyoriented culture that values and appreciates social workers and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the homebased social services they provide.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color gender religion sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
