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MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER - www.avalonhospice.com Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Status: Per-Diem/Part Time/Full Time Location: All of San Diego County Fax Resume to 858-560-0435 Mail Application to: 3714 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A226, San Diego, CA 92123 JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services in the hospice field. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Maintains clinical records on all patients assigned. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers for community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/EXPIRENCE Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Experience in a hospice care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Send Resume/salary requirement for consideration