Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Glory Hospice has over 40 years of clinician experience in pain and symptom management. We are currently looking for a social worker/MSW to join our growing team and provide excellent care in San Diego with an emphasis on North County.

OUR VISION is that all individuals embrace the end of life’s journey and prepare for a peaceful death.

OUR MISSION is to provide the dying and their loved ones with peace, comfort, and dignity.

OUR COMMITMENT is to provide terminally ill patients with attentive, high-quality, individualized support and compassionate care, including their loved ones.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES is a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, and support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team, which includes physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to develop hospice care plans

Conduct assessments of hospice patients' social and emotional needs and develop appropriate interventions

Provide individual and group counseling to hospice patients and families on issues related to hospice care, chronic illness, and end-of-life care

Connect hospice patients and their families with community resources and services

Case-manage hospice patients who require ongoing support and assistance

Document all interactions in the hospice patient's medical record according to departmental standards

Participate in hospice team meetings and quality improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution

2+ years of experience working in hospice, home health, or with chronically ill patients preferred

State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or eligibility to obtain licensure required

Knowledge of hospice care, medical terminology, and medical social work theory and practice

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a hospice interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.