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Medical Social Worker Hospice
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$80,290 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Social Worker Hospice Best Hospice Providers Inc. - 3.0 Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Part-time $100 - $120 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule Bereavement leave Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Home healthcare regulations Business management Full Job Description At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we've gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We've won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren't a number. Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As a Medical Social Worker with Best Home Health Providers, you will shape how we care for patients in their homes, mentor a team of social workers, and help set the standard for compassionate, high-quality service across our organization. If you love the clinical side of social work and are ready to step into leadership—or grow the leadership skills you already have—we'd love to meet you. Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $100 - $120 per visit. Responsibilities Lead daily operations of our social services team, including policies, procedures, and care coordination with other clinical providers Recruit, onboard, and mentor social workers—providing clinical supervision, observing practice, and supporting their professional growth Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of social services care, and ensure clinical documentation meets state, federal, and ACHC standards Partner with the Executive Director on the annual department budget and resource planning Build strong knowledge of community resources and connect patients and referral sources to the right support Plan in-service training and continuing education to keep the team's skills sharp Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help identify new ways to better serve our patients Perform other duties as required for patient services Requirements A Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program An active California license as an LCSW At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in home care Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, ACHC standards, and business operations Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients, families, staff, and the community A self-directed, organized, and flexible approach—you take initiative and work well with others Benefits Flexible Schedule Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested Paid Sick Days Paid Bereavement Leave Skills Training & Development Company Social Events Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits Referral Bonus