Hospice Medical Social Worker

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Mission Hospice is currently looking for an MSW to join our Ventura team!

The Medical Social worker is employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of

standards of care for medical social work services and for the adherence to all conditions in the Service or

Employment Agreement.

General responsibilities include:

• Assesses the psychological 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 patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.

• Carries out the social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns. High-risk for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.

• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space and any special traditions or taboos.

• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.

• Participates in the development of the individualized plan or care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

• 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.

• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities

Ideal background includes:

• Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114 (b)(3). Must posses a Masters in Social Work degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work

• Education and clinical experience relevant to the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

• Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice, experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues or death/dying.

• Experience in hospice care preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is good working order.

$35 - $40 an hour

Mission Healthcare Family of Companies includes Mission Home Health, Mission Hospice, Moniker Hospice, Healthy Living at Home, Tender Care, Sun Tree, Hands of Hope, Advanced Healthcare Services, One Care and Compass at Home.

EOE - M/F/Disabled/Veterans - Reasonable Accommodation

It is our business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.