Medical Social Worker PER DIEM
Company: Pinnacle Home Health & Hospice
Location: Roseville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Job Description Summary
The social worker contracted or employed through the organization
is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for
medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in
the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care
based on the Social Work Practice Act. Essential Job
Functions/Responsibilities Assesses the psychosocial status of
patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal
illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered
nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an
assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance
when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carries out
social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities,
communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse
and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels
patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress,
and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis
intervention when necessary. Assesses for, and educates
interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the
culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of
family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintains
clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares
clinical and progress notes. Educates patients and families on, and
assists in, preparation of advanced directives. Provides
information and referral services for organization patients and
families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and
community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and
families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative
relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies
as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the
development of the individualized plan of care, involving the
patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled
interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing
the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the
terminal illness. Assists physician and other team members in
understanding significant social and emotional factors related to
health problems and death/dying issues. Actively participates in
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements,
financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Other
duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary
of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of
this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related
tasks other than those stated in this description. Position
Qualifications A graduate of a bachelors program in social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel
qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3). Minimum of one (1) year's
experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Experience in a hospice care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal
and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and
maintains current CPR Certification. Must be licensed with an
automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
organization requirements and is in good working order.
Keywords: Pinnacle Home Health & Hospice, Alameda , Medical Social Worker PER DIEM, Healthcare , Roseville, California
