Hospice Social Worker (South Bay)

Health Link Home Health and Hospice, is a renowned provider of comprehensive home health services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. For nearly 20 years, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving healthcare outcomes for our patients. As we approach our milestone anniversary, we are seeking individuals who share our passion and commitment to join our team. We are currently looking for a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented individual to fill the role of Part-Time or Per Diem Hospice Social Worker for the city of San Francisco and the Peninsula and all surrounding regions.

In this essential position, you will work closely with our Director of Nursing, clinical staff, and front office team to ensure coordinated patient care and provide support to our exceptional team of healthcare professionals. Your contributions will help us maintain our reputation for excellence and enhance the patient experience.
At Health Link Hospice, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is highly valued. Our clinical and office staff in San Francisco work together harmoniously to deliver outstanding care. One of the unique aspects of our agency is the seamless support provided by our back-office team. By assisting our field clinicians, we enable them to work remotely and independently, maximizing their efficiency and effectiveness. Your dedication to patient care and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes will be invaluable in fulfilling our mission. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Together, we can continue to provide high-quality care and positively impact the healthcare landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the need for medical social casework services to patients in their place of residence.
• Communicates patient needs to the physician and hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Plans quality medical social work services.
• Implements social work services to patient and their families in their place of residence.
• Evaluates medical social work services plan on an on-going basis.
• Maintains assessment and progress documentation accurately.
• Attends and presents appropriate patient-related information at the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
• Participates in the quality improvement program.

Experience and Education

• Master of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• One year social work experience in a health care setting required
• Clinical experience with geriatric, or terminally ill populations desirable
• Current CPR certification