Medical Social Worker Hospice or LCSW
Company: Avalon Hospice & Palliative Care, inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Reports
To: Clinical Supervisor Status: Per-Diem/Part Time/Full Time
Location: All of San Diego County Fax Resume to 858-560-0435
Office: 858-751-0315 Mail Application to: 3714 Murphy Canyon Road,
Suite A226, San Diego, CA 92123 JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The medical
social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of
care for medical social work services in the hospice field.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses the psycho-social
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.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on
evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as
needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping
difficulties. Maintains clinical records on all patients assigned.
Provides information and referral services for organization
patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and
environmental needs. Provides information to patients and
families/caregivers for 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 plan of care and attends
regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. Assists
physician and other team members in understanding significant
social and emotional factors related to health problems and
death/dying issues. Participates in discharge planning when needed.
Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of
attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. Other duties as
delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. The above statements are only
meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/EXPIRENCE Masters degree
from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Minimum of one 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.
Send Resume/salary requirement for consideration Company
Description We provide hospice care in San Diego and support to our
patients and families at a time when people feel most vulnerable
and afraid. We help our patients regain their sense of control over
their lives and help them preserve their dignity. This is important
to them, and it is equally important to us. Company Description We
provide hospice care in San Diego and support to our patients and
families at a time when people feel most vulnerable and afraid. We
help our patients regain their sense of control over their lives
and help them preserve their dignity. This is important to them,
and it is equally important to us.
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