Social Worker

Roze Room is a leading provider of Hospice and Palliative Care, celebrating 25 years of service to Southern California communities

FULL TIME SOCIAL WOKER, MSW

Hospice/Palliative Care

Coverage area includes the San Fernando Valley

Hourly Rate $32-35 + mileage reimbursement

• Earn a competitive compensation commensurate with your experience.

• Achieve life balance with holiday pay, sick pay and vacation pay

• Maintain wellness with health insurance including dental and vision

• Learn for life and stay current through tuition reimbursement

• Plan for the future with our 401k and life insurance plans

• Become part of a great team with professionals who value and respect one another

• Gain self- reliance, recognition and confidence while serving patients and families when they are at their most vulnerable

• Work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the best places to work

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Worker will be an integral part of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and will assist the team in understanding the significant social, emotional and cultural factors related to each patient's terminal illness. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and evaluations, as well as provide emotional counseling to patients/families in their place of residence - in person and telephonically. The Social Worker works under the direction of a physician and supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services and serves a as resource to our patients, families and our community. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Social Work degree from a school accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Spanish speaking a plus, but not required.

• Valid driver license and auto insurance and reliable/well maintained transportation.