Medical Social Worker

18 hours ago

Hayward, CA, United States Sequoia Home Health and Hospice Full time

At Sequoia Hospice of the East Bay, we are driven by a mission to deliver life-changing service to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. Serving a richly diverse community, we provide compassionate, individualized care that honors each patient's dignity and unique needs.

As part of the Cornerstone Group, with over 75 agencies nationwide, we operate locally with a strong culture of high performance, innovation, and care. We empower our team to create and implement programs that best serve their patients and communities.

Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting hospice patients and their families by addressing psychosocial needs related to illness, caregiving, and end-of-life transitions. This role involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and coordinating community resources to enhance quality of life and ensure continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans based on findings.
  • Provide counseling to patients, caregivers, and families to support emotional and practical needs.
  • Deliver services as ordered by the physician and outlined in the hospice plan of care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to address social and emotional factors impacting care.
  • Document clinical notes and maintain accurate records in the EMR system.
  • Offer information and referrals for community resources to support patient and family needs.
  • Educate patients, families, and community agencies about hospice services and available support.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients/families and external agencies.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with public and private agencies to support patient care.
Qualifications
  • Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting; hospice experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
Why Join Sequoia Hospice?

We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO:
  • Celebration
  • Accountability
  • Passion for Learning
  • Love One Another
  • Intelligent Risk Taking
  • Customer Second
  • Ownership


Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Sequoia Hospice of the East Bay
Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to help shape the future of hospice care in the Bay Area, we'd love to meet you

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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