Social Worker
Vynca·San Mateo, California
Vynca·San Mateo, California
The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, grief counseling, and case management for patients and families within an interdisciplinary team. They facilitate advance care planning and assist clients in navigating healthcare systems and community resources.
Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs.
We’re more than just a team; we're a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day.
At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.
About the job The Social Worker will be a part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) under the supervision of the Supportive Care Clinical Manager.
The individual in this role provides essential support and care to patients and families in collaboration with their manager and IDT and assists with developing and implementing an effective plan of care for Vynca patients in support of the physical, psychological, and spiritual care.
This is a per diem position.
What you’ll do Remote palliative care duties performed through HIPAA-compliant hardware and software: Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family strengths, barriers, and support needs through video technology and telephone calls Provides grief and bereavement support to patients and families, including anticipatory grief counseling and funeral service assistance Screens for and addresses mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and caregiver stress Assesses for safety risks including suicide ideation, abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to discuss patient care plans Provides medical social work case management to a given group of patients and their families Assesses and responds to the psychosocial, practical, financial, and legal concerns of the patients and families/support systems Assists patients and families in accessing and using community resources Assists patients and families with the navigation of social and healthcare systems Mediates conflicts between families and care networks Completes financial needs assessments and assists with navigation on MediCare, MediCal, Disability and Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits Assesses for spiritual and medical needs and communicates these promptly to interdisciplinary team Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources Identifies problems, goals, interventions and frequency of visits to complete the social work Plan of Care Facilitates advance care planning, including advance directive and POLST completion Completes documentation within 48 hours Assumes other duties in support of Vynca’s needs as directed by the Clinical Manager or Chief Medical Officer Assists with community outreach and education regarding Vynca services Ability to travel to perform job duties, attend training, or company events, as needed Your experience and qualifications New Jersey LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, required 2+ years of health care social work experience Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology or home health Palliative care certification, highly preferred Strong understanding of cultural competency with medicaid population Excellent oral and written communication skills, with positive interpersonal skills Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of MS Office, G-Suite, and the internet Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems, such as Salesforce and Athena
The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks. Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.
Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein. Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved. Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire. Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc., we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group under federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must hold a New Jersey LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license and have at least 2 years of healthcare social work experience. Experience in hospice, palliative care, or oncology is required, and palliative care certification is highly preferred.
Market context
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