Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice in Santa Cruz, California at Alameda Care Hospice

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

At Alameda Care Hospice (ACH), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 400 employees between Home Health and Hospice, we are the fastest growing agency in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide patient care in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Alameda Counties and Salona County.

Why you should come work for as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Case Manager:

• Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours
• Targeted territories.
• Autonomy: No clocking in/out
• Opportunity for advancement. We have multiple tiers for RNs including Admission Nurses, RNI, RNII, RNII as well as clinical leadership and support opportunities.
• Low turnover/High morale
• Work/life balance
• Helpful software and communication tools
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, etc
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program

What you’ll do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Case Manager:

Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify their needs, strengths, and resources

• Developing and implementing care plans that address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families
• Providing counseling and emotional support to patients and their families, including grief and loss counseling
• Coordinating community resources and services to meet the needs of patients and their families
• Serving as an advocate for patients and their families, helping them to navigate the healthcare system and access needed resources
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and review patient care plans
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all services provided

Requirements for Medical Social Worker (MSW) Case Manager:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in hospice or palliative care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources and services that can support the needs of hospice patients and their families
• Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients and their families