Medical Social Worker, Hospice

Position Overview :

The Medical Social Worker provides counseling and supportive services to the patient, their family, caregivers, and SCAH staff.

This position assesses the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness and evaluates the psychosocial response to treatment and level of adjustment in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives .

This position interprets to the family, patient, physician, and staff, the social and emotional factors related to illness, financial and community resources.

Job Description : EDUCATION :

EDUCATION :

Master's : Social Work or related field

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

Days

Schedule : Full Time

Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week :

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $42.90 to $56.89 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.