MSW, Medical Social Worker, Hospice
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Sutter Health is hiring a MSW, Medical Social Worker, Hospice. The Medical Social Worker advocates for patients and families during bereavement, facilitating access to grief counseling and mental health services while ensuring compliance with regulations and privacy standards.
Key focus areas include Advocate for clients and help them gain access to bereavement resources, Provide grief counseling and mental health service referrals, and Assess patients and families to address emotional and practical needs.
Important skills include Grief Counseling Knowledge, Patient Assessment, Effective Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay
Position Overview:
Acts as an advocate and helps clients gain access to resources during bereavement including grief counseling or other mental health services for patients. Exercises sound judgment, and developed skills to assist patients and families in coping with the emotional issues and practical arrangements related to a patient's diagnosis. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or teaching duties.
Job Description :
EDUCATION: Masters of Social Work MSW degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
BLS-Basic Life Support
INS-Automobile Insurance
DL-Valid Drivers License
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $46.19 to $64.67 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.