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Social Worker

Adventist Health

#Nonprofit #Hospice Care #Counseling #E-Verify #Social Work #Plan of Care #Discharge Planning #Acute Care #Healthcare Provider #Support

Quick overview

This role involves providing services, counseling, and support to patients and their families dealing with hospitalization needs, including assistance with transition and post-discharge planning in collaboration with external agencies and staff. The social worker will also collaborate on discharge plans for patients requiring Hospice or inpatient care and develop comprehensive Plans of Care based on patient assessments.

Requirements summary

A Master’s Degree in social work is required for practice in California, along with at least one year of experience in an acute or long-term medical setting, though two years is preferred. Essential functions include facilitating discharge plans, determining appropriate Hospice care levels, and developing patient-centered Plans of Care.

postgraduate degreeCounselingPatient AssessmentSupportDischarge PlanningPatient TeachingTransition PlanningHospice CareFamily DynamicsHuman DevelopmentPsychosocial Factors

Job description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary

Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Master’s
Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required
Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred

Essential Functions

Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.