Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Overview

Come join our compassionate hospice team as a Medical Social Worker specializing in end of life care. In this vital role, you will provide holistic support to patients and their families during challenging times, ensuring emotional, social, and practical needs are met with empathy and professionalism. Your expertise will help improve quality of life, facilitate smooth transitions, and uphold the highest standards of patient-centered care. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing serious illnesses while working within a dynamic, supportive environment.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate social, emotional, and environmental needs related to hospice care.
• Develop personalized care plans that incorporate psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions utilizing techniques such as behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and clinical counseling.
• Offer crisis intervention and mental health counseling for patients experiencing emotional distress or behavioral health challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless case management, including medical documentation, HIPAA compliance, and accurate medical records management.
• Assist with intake procedures for new patients, ensuring thorough understanding of their social history and care requirements.
• Support families through grief counseling, addiction counseling, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, PTSD care, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems for data collection, documentation of medical terminology, and maintaining detailed medical records.
• Engage in community outreach and home & community care initiatives to promote hospice services and enhance patient support networks.

Experience

• Proven experience in hospice care or palliative settings with a strong understanding of end-of-life issues.
• Background in social work with expertise in child & family counseling, behavioral health, mental health counseling, crisis management, and case management.
• Hands-on experience working with diverse populations including seniors (geriatrics), pediatrics (including working with children), individuals with autism or disabilities, dementia patients, Alzheimer’s disease patients, and those requiring post-acute or inpatient care.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures/services, and medical documentation standards such as HIPAA regulations.
• Experience using EMR systems for data collection and record keeping is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of home & community care practices including assisted living environments and outpatient clinics is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention skills and crisis management protocols.
• Strong communication skills for engaging patients in diagnostic evaluation sessions like intake assessments or psychotherapy sessions—both individual and group therapy settings are common components of this role. Join us to be a vital part of a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate hospice services that honor the dignity of every individual we serve!

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orange County, CA