Job Information
Dignity Health Social Worker MSW in Mount Shasta, California
Overview
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Performs psychosocial assessments and care planning of Hospice patients as part of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific competencies from neonate through the continuum of life. Assesses the needs of Hospice patients and their families/caregivers and refers appropriate community resources. Assists patients with Advance Directives for Health Care insurance issues placement options and postmortem wishes as needed. Coordinates all Hospice volunteer assignments facilitates monthly Hospice volunteer meetings/in-services oversees special Hospice volunteer activities. Performs Volunteer trainings. Coordinates/facilitates Hospice bereavement support including support groups and individual support offered to Hospice families and the community. Supervises Bereavement Volunteer and Spiritual Support Volunteer.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters in Social Work from an accredited college
Sufficient to remain current in career field
Ability to meet the public, ability to work with the ill, disabled, elderly and dying and ability to work with a team. Must have own transportation
Current Driver's License
Car Insurance
BLS Certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the community/healthcare field preferred
Experience in the Hospice social work
Pay Range
$39.39 - $49.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.