Medical Social Worker

Destiny Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for qualified Medical Social Workers in the Inland Empire Areas! Are you a dynamic Medical Social Worker? Like working on the road, developing relationships and servicing patients in the comfort of their homes?

We are seeking someone uniquely gifted in Social Work with experience in Hospice and Palliative Care. Destiny is a growing company that prides itself in allowing its employees to increase their skills by offering progressive training styles and opportunities.

Schedule;

Full Time 8:30-5pm Monday- Friday, Rotating on- call weekends

We offer;
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick, & Vacation

Holiday Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Additional Benefits;Comprehensive Training

Flexible Schedule

Annual Evaluations

Tech Equipment to be provided

Territories to Cover- San Diego County

Your Role as a Medical Social Worker

· Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.

· Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.

· Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

· Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

· Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.

· Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

· Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.

· Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

· Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Position Qualifications

· A graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).

· Minimum of two years’ experience in health care, hospice or home health experience preferred with a minimum of 1 years’ experience. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

· Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

· Bilingual is a PLUS

If interested please complete an application by using the link below

http://www.destinyhospicecare.com/hospice-care-careers

Pay Range;

$27.00-34.00/Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $27 - $34