Snowline Health
Location
El Dorado, California
Salary
$37 - $54 / HOUR
The Medical Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered support to hospice patients and families, helping them honor goals and promoting dignity at end of life through counseling and resource navigation. Responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, coordinating with community agencies, and maintaining timely documentation.
Candidates must possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited school, with a minimum of one year of clinical geriatric experience required; hospice experience is preferred. A valid California driver's license and reliable vehicle are mandatory, and LCSW licensure is preferred.
About Snowline Health Snowline Health is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 45 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We've built a reputation for excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient and family.
Why Choose Snowline Health At Snowline Health, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service, and excellence. Our team of dedicated, dynamic professionals is committed to providing the highest level of care—reflected in our consistently exceptional patient satisfaction surveys and quality outcomes.
The Medical Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families receiving hospice services through Snowline Health. This role helps patients honor their goals and wishes, promotes dignity at end of life, and offers emotional, social, and resource-based support throughout the hospice journey. The Medical Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to enhance comfort, quality of life, and overall patient and family well-being. Responsibilities include counseling, resource navigation, advocacy, and coordination with community agencies, along with maintaining timely documentation and meeting organizational productivity expectations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of patients, families, and the care environment.
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred Minimum of one (1) year of clinical geriatric experience required; hospice experience preferred Demonstrated ability in casework and counseling Strong communication and counseling skills Demonstrated skills in assisting individuals and families with problem-solving and navigating community resources Ability to efficiently operate a computer; prior Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience preferred Valid California driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle Comfortable being mobile and traveling throughout the service area Open to an occasional flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends
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