Medical Social Worker Fremont, CA
Job description
Universal Hospice and Home Health is currently seeking Medical Social Workers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara County.
Duties
Provide medical social services to patients, in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager or another appropriate supervisor.
Responsibilities
Assist in the admission process of the patient, to the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the patient’s psychosocial status, and evaluating the patient, family, and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that will affect the plan of treatment.
Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.
Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors, that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.
Maintain, and submit, written clinical records, as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.
Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
Participate in Agency activities and committees, when appropriate, to include staff development activities and in-service education.
Participate in discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from a School of Social Work, approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Two years’ experience preferred, with at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.).
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- other languages (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
