The posted compensation range of $59.36 - $67.49 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Requisition ID 2025-412988 Employment Type Full Time Department Social Work Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work Union SEIU UHWResponsibilitiesJob Summary:The palliative care social worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for palliative care inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients.They are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at risk populations.The functions of the palliative care social worker includes crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high risk screening, brief counseling, referring for financial or other identified reource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient or patient representative meetings with the multidisciplinary health care team as needed, assist in post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of the appropriate community agencies or community resources when high risk patients are identified.The palliative care social worker establishes and maintains professional relationships with physicians, members of care coordination team, nursing staff, county agencies, community resources, patients, and families. This position will be required to serve on hospital committees and take part in developing and presenting in-services to hospital staff, medical staff, and resident physicians.This position will be required to serve as a standing member of the Ethics Committee. This position requires providing care/service to all age group patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with Organization's core values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and directions of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

Two (2) years of clinical social work experience
Masters in Social Work from an accredited organization
Current California LCSW License
ELNEC Training required within 1 year

Preferred:

Palliative Care experience

OverviewSt. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit .Map this locationLook for gyms, restaurants, doctors and schools in the area.No featured jobsNo recently viewed jobsYou have no saved jobsLoad moreFollow us on social mediaEqual OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Read MoreCommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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