Hospice Social Worker

Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Social Worker, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families during challenging times. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and practical assistance to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Your dedication will help promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life through comprehensive psychosocial care. This paid position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional hospice care and support. Teritory Napa, Solano and Contra costa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs, including mental health status, family dynamics, and social support systems.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing techniques such as behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and clinical counseling to address emotional distress and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that incorporate hospice care principles, medical documentation, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist patients and families with case management tasks, including resource coordination, advance directives, and end-of-life planning.
• Facilitate crisis intervention when urgent mental health or behavioral issues arise, ensuring immediate support and appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems while adhering to medical terminology standards like ICD-10 coding for documentation accuracy.
• Engage in community outreach and education about hospice services, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, PTSD care, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders.

Skills

• Proven experience in hospice care or home & community care environments with a strong understanding of patient care protocols.
• Expertise in child & family counseling, mental health counseling, behavioral health therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Skilled in crisis management, intake procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and working with diverse populations including seniors, pediatrics, individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Strong case management abilities with experience in outpatient settings or assisted living facilities; familiarity with inpatient or nursing home environments is a plus.
• Ability to utilize EMR systems effectively for data collection, documentation of medical records, and tracking patient progress.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting individual/group counseling sessions and facilitating family meetings related to hospice care planning. Join us in providing compassionate hospice services that truly make a difference! Your dedication to supporting patients through their final journey will be valued every step of the way.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person