Medical Social Worker, Hospice
Job ID R-70793 Date Posted 05/20/2024 Location San Mateo, CA | Burlingame, CA | Daly City, CA | Redwood City, CA | San Carlos, CA Schedule/Shift/Weekly Hours Regular/Days/40Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - BayPosition 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:
- 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:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday, VariableWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
YesPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1This 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 / hourThe 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.
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