Medical Social Worker (Msw), Hospice

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Job Shift:

Days

Employee Status:

Regular

Shift Hours:

8

Schedule:

Full Time

Weekly Hours:

40

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.

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EDUCATION

• Master's: Social Work or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• MSW-Medical Social Worker

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Pay Range: $43.61 - 58.86 / 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.

Benefits:

Yes

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Once a Month

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Number of Openings:

0

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