American Veterans Hospice is seeking an exceptional Medical Social Worker to do visits throughout San Diego County . 

American Veterans Hospice is a rapidly growing company looking to grow our team. At American Hospice, our top priority is compassionate, quality patient care, marked by excellent coordination and communication with all those connected to our patients.

The team at American Veterans Hospice is unique in the fact that we strive to maintain a professional, encouraging, collaborative, and positive work environment. We stand out by offering a commitment to integrity, opportunities to grow professionally, promotion of healthy work and life balance, and competitive rates.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs initial psychosocial and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed Interdisciplinary Team care planning.
• Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family/loved one needs and counseling as required.
• Documents comprehensive psychosocial assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Observes, assesses, and brings information to Interdisciplinary Team conferences regarding psychosocial, emotional, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Assumes the active role of advocacy for the patient/family/support unit.
• Ensures end-of-life arrangements are in place and assists with these plans as needed.
• Works with patient and support network to find solutions to psychosocial, financial, legal, and environmental concerns.
• Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
• Adhere to all Hospice policies.

Ideal Candidate Background:

Social Worker will be able to…

• Work independently
• Make accurate and, when needed, quick judgements
• Respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, affiliations, and practices

Requirements:

• An American Veterans Hospice social worker must have an MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patients place of residence throughout San Diego County.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check and drug screen. American Veterans Hospice is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

“American Veterans Hospice…… Inspired By Caring”

Job Type : Part-time, Per diem

Pay: To be discussed *********

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

Healthcare setting:

• Hospice

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Work Location: In person/ On the road