Medical Social Worker, Hospice, Per Diem Job at Sutter Health, Alameda, CA

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  • Sutter Health
  • Alameda, CA

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay **Position Overview:** Successful candidate will have experience as an MSW in Hospice 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. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** + Master's: Social Work or related field **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** + 2 years recent relevant experience **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** + BLS-Basic Life Support + INS-Automobile Insurance + DL-Valid Drivers License **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** + In depth understanding of the implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and the dynamics of grief. + Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. + Demonstrates working knowledge of resources and treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities. + Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. + 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. + General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR). + Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. + Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. + Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. + Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI). + Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Varied **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** Rotating Weekends **Benefits:** No **Unions:** Yes **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 0 **Employee Status:** Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $45.13 to $60.62 / 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._ _​_

Job Tags

Daily paid, Casual work, Local area, Shift work,

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