(LCSW) Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker III - 137680

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational-level duties, the Clinical Social Worker is responsible for administering licensed social service programs or relevant work. The Social Worker is responsible for performing psychosocial assessments, assisting the palliative care team, and/or directly facilitating patient-family meetings for goal setting and advanced care planning. The Social Worker provides emotional support for patients and families facing advanced illness, and coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social service-palliative care interface. The Social Worker provides licensed social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for the education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others.

The Social worker participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. Complete assessments within two days of consult, completes weekly and discharge progress notes, and has the ability to case find. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.

• Three (3) years post-Master's Degree (MSW) experience. Outpatient or specialty care settings are highly preferred.

• Familiarity with palliative care principles and ethical frameworks.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Strong communication, counseling, and advocacy skills.

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Social Work (CHP-SW or APHSW-C).

• Experience working with patients in oncology, neurology, nephrology, and/or geriatrics.

• Experience with EMR documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

• This position will primarily provide patient care for our various Moores Cancer Center locations, including North County, La Jolla, and Jacobs & Hillcrest Medical Centers.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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