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MCM & Associates LLC

Palliative Care Social Worker

MCM & Associates LLC, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Long Beach, California, United States Reliance Hospice & Palliative Care - Los Angeles About the job Palliative Care Social Worker

Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care

is actively looking for a

Palliative Care Social Worker

to work with us

Part-Time

and support our patients around Whittier-Downey-Long Beach down to 10 freeway area. Hourly salary starts at $36 and is negotiable depending on years of experience. Palliative Care Social Worker Responsibilities & Duties Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families. Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team. Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Offer counseling and crisis intervention services. Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams. Assist with advanced care planning and decision-making processes. Connect patients and families with community resources and support services. Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases. Provide bereavement support and grief counseling. Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely. Educate patients and families about illness progression and care options. Palliative Care Social Worker Qualifications & Skills Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. Experience in palliative care or hospice settings.

(preferred) Spanish speaking, preferred. Strong understanding of end-of-life care and ethical issues in palliative care. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Training in grief counseling and bereavement support. Strong clinical assessment skills. Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families. Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.

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