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Social Services Practitioner (MSW), Hospice, Tehachapi, Per Diem

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA, United States
Full-time

Job Summary :

Provides social work support to patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing community resources, placement options and counseling to patients and families as needed.

Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s) : Required
  • Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education / experience : Required
  • Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and / or welfare : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice : Preferred

Essential Functions :

  • Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
  • Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on patient’s chart.
  • Places phone calls and makes visits as needed, serving as a resource liaison when appropriate.
  • Provides patients / families with community resources.
  • Attends weekly team conferences.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.

as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

9 days ago
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