Suncrest Hospice·Walnut Creek, California
The Social Worker assesses and treats the mental and social conditions of patients and families coping with severe or long-term illness. They provide direct casework, develop care plans, and coordinate community resources to support patient well-being.
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Actual Work/Life Balance $75,000-$85,000 Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details The Social Worker assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness. They will assess, diagnose, and treat patient’s mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.
Master’s degree in Social Work required Assesses psychosocial status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client’s illness, need for care, and response to treatment. Provides direct social casework services to clients and families including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions. Advises agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations. Participates in the development and periodic renewal of the client’s plan of care. Observes and reports to the physician, the response of the client to treatment and changes in his condition. Maintains verbal and/or written communication with other personnel involved with care of the client. Maintains appropriate and timely client care records including observations, treatments, client response to treatment, and changes in client’s condition. Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings. Thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods. Knowledge of individuals and group behavior and ways of working effectively with adults, children, and families who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems. Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A Master's degree in Social Work is required for this position. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of social work principles and the ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex clinical situations.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
