MSW Social Worker

A1 Healthcare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dependable **Part\-Time Medical Social Worker (MSW)** to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination to hospice patients and their families throughout Sacramento County and surrounding service areas.

Responsibilities

* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the emotional, social, financial, environmental, and caregiver needs of hospice patients and their families.
* Provide ongoing emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with coping related to terminal illness, end\-of\-life concerns, grief, loss, and changes in condition.
* Assist patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, placement needs, transportation, advance care planning, and other applicable services.
* Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding available healthcare, community, and elder\-care resources.
* Provide patient\-centered hospice care wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, assisted living facilities (ALFs), board\-and\-care homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and other residential settings.
* Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, hospice aides, chaplains, and other members of the **Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)** to develop and maintain an individualized plan of care.
* Identify and communicate changes in psychosocial needs, safety concerns, caregiver needs, or other significant issues to the appropriate members of the hospice team.
* Assist patients and families with anticipatory grief and bereavement needs and coordinate additional support when appropriate.
* Advocate for patients and families while respecting their individual values, preferences, cultural needs, and goals of care.
* Participate in IDT meetings, care coordination, and case discussions as required.
* Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within agency\-required timeframes.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, agency policies, and applicable hospice regulations.
* Work independently in the field while maintaining consistent communication and collaboration with the hospice team.
* Maintain professionalism, compassion, excellent communication skills, and a patient\- and family\-centered approach at all times.

Pay: $40\.00 \- $60\.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

* Do you have extensive experience in elder care services and resources?

Experience:

* Social work: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* MSW or LCSW (Required)

Willingness to travel:

* 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road