About this role
We ae hiring Per-Diem Medical Social Workers to do Hospice and Home Health visits in our Lompoc branch to cover North County.
Pay is $81 for routine/$86 for evaluations.
Assisted offers great and rewarding career opportunities making a difference in the lives of people.
Join our team and love what you do!
Help others. Make a difference. Be proud.
Why Join Assisted?
We invest in the people who make us great.
At Assisted, were proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
- Retirement Savings Support – Company-matched 401(k) contributions (up to 3% of your annual salary).
- Generous Referral Program – Earn up to $600* for referring qualified candidates.
- Career Development Opportunities – Invest in your future with up to $6,000* in tuition reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off* – Enjoy vacation days*, sick leave, and paid holidays* to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
*Additional details regarding eligibility and benefits are outlined in our internal policies and are available upon request.
What you will do:
- Assess and evaluate psycho-social status.
- Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other health care team members.
- Provide interventions directed toward enhancing the patients and familys ability to cope. Direct patient and family to social programs and supportive instruction and counseling.
- Assist physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems of the patient.
- Observe, record and report to the physician and/or supervisor the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patients condition.
- Evaluate the home environment and makes the appropriate community resource recommendations.
- Advise, counsel, and when appropriate instruct family in patients psycho-social needs.
- Participate in utilization review, team conferences and in-service education.
- Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including clinical and progress notes, and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
- Utilize and provide patient / family with appropriate community resources as needed.
- Provide services within the Agencys catchment area.
- Supervise care provided by Bachelors Degree level social workers.
- Consult and coordinate services with other disciplines.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
- Consistently display a professional appearance.
- Interact with internal and external customers using positive and professional approach.
- Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications and actions.
- Maintain professional growth and development through networking, membership in professional organizations and continuing education.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Abide by Agency policy and procedures.
- Accept other duties as assigned.
Skills, education, and experience:
- Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Current CPR, TB and health clearance and core competency per skills checklist.
- At least one year of experience in social work in a health care setting.
A full job description is available upon request.