Social Worker MSW Hospice
Company: New Sunrise Staffing Inc
Location: Temecula
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The
Medical Social Worker/Social Work Associate contracted or employed
through the organization is responsible for the implementation of
standards of care for medical social work services and for
adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Assesses the
psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to
the patient’sterminal illness and environment and communicates
findings to the registered nurse andother members of the
interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the
patient’sidentified residence and assistance when this is not safe
and another plan is required. 2.Carries out social evaluations and
plans intervention based on evaluation findings.Counsels patient
and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and
otheridentified coping difficulties. 3.Maintains clinical records
on all patients referred to social work. 4.Provides information and
referral services for organization patients and
families/caregiversregarding practical and environmental needs.
5.Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and
community agencies. 6.Serves as liaison between patients and
families/caregivers and community agencies. 7.Maintains
collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support
patient care. 8.Maintains and develops contracts with public and
private agencies as resources for patientand personnel.
9.Participates in the development of the individualized plan of
care and attends regularlyscheduled interdisciplinary group
meetings. 10.Assists physician and other team members in
understanding significant social and emotion-al factors related to
health problems and death/dying issues. 11.Actively participates in
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
12.Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing
Supervisor. The above statements are only meant to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in
this description. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1.A graduate of a
bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council
onSocial Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in
§418.114(b)(3). 2.Minimum of one year’s experience in health care,
hospice experience preferred.Understands hospice philosophy, and
issues of death/dying. 3.Experience in a hospice care preferred.
4.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and
organization skills. 5.Possesses and maintains current CPR
Certification. 6.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that
is insured in accordance with state/ororganization requirements and
is in good working order.
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