Who We Are:
Kaweah Health plays a significant role in the health and well-being of California's great Central Valley. Kaweah Health was founded in 1963 as a district hospital. We currently work with more than 4.400 medical professionals and are now the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified level III Trauma Center; featuring a total of over 500 beds, our facilities are anchored by a 401-bed acute care teaching hospital. Driven by our commitment to provide World-Class healthcare to the communities we serve, Kaweah Health has received 9 Health Grades 5 star ratings and was selected as one of the top 250 hospitals in the United States. We take pride in our affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic, the top cardiovascular program in the USA. Kaweah Health provides wide-ranging state-of-the-art services including acute care, free-standing mental health and rehabilitation hospitals, regional cancer center, urgent care and rural health clinics, skilled nursing, home health, hospice, and outpatient dialysis. Our family of health professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Honoring our vision to provide World-Class Health Care, we only recruit the most talented and caring staff available. At Kaweah Health, it is more than a career; it’s your life's calling. Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences, for every person, every time.
Where We Are Located:
The City of Visalia, with a population of over 135,000, is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, only an hour’s drive from 3 National Parks, and within easy reach of coastal beaches and California wine country. Visalia offers a unique combination of affordable housing, a friendly community, easy commute to work, and economic opportunity. The cost of living may be a small town, but the cultural amenities are of a big city! Our premier facility in Visalia, California offers a lifestyle and environment unlike any other.
We are committed to OUR MISSION:
- Health is our Passion.
- Excellence is our Focus.
- Compassion is our Promise.
JOIN US:
As a Kaweah Health Employee, you will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team. You will feel our pride in what we do and the commitment to our patients, families, and each other. Every employee at Kaweah Health is a vital team member whose job is to provide world-class healthcare to the residents of our surrounding communities. Kaweah Health fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are appreciated and recognized. We encourage you to grow and accomplish incredible things, make a difference, and ultimately build a fulfilling and rewarding career; you will have a true connection to your community and the pride that comes when you realize that you can make a difference. At Kaweah Health, our goal is to make a difference in your life and career so that you can make a difference in the lives of others no matter where you happen to be along life’s path, Kaweah Health benefits will be with you every step of the way.
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
License /Certification
Required:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
Advance Palliative Hospice Social Work Certification (APHSW-C) within 3 years of date of hire
Experience:
Preferred: Previous hospital based social work or palliative care social work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for the Palliative Medicine Service.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care 4th Edition.
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Essential
- Provides specialty level biopsychosocial evaluation of patient/family needs related to understanding, acceptance and preferences for care in serious illness and supports the Palliative Medicine Team in understanding same.
- Provides education to the Palliative Medicine Team regarding the whole person/person in environment perspective; psychosocial and family dynamics, cultural and spiritual aspects of care; social determinants of health; trauma informed care; and communication style to support the effectiveness of the Palliative Team consultation process.
- Reviews and evaluates advance care planning documents to ensure identification of appropriate surrogate decision makers as needed. Facilitates completion of Advance Care Planning documents such as Advance Directive and/or Physician’s Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) when appropriate.
- Provides evidence based, non-pharmacological interventions for pain and symptoms related to serious or advanced illness; such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness and relaxation practices, meaning making and legacy work, management of caregiver stress and bereavement support.
- Arrange and facilitate family meetings and consultations in collaboration with fellow Palliative Medicine Team members, ensuring mutual understanding and effective management of family and team dynamics.
- Intervenes in crisis situations, providing needed assessment, counseling and information to patients and their families.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other providers including, RN, referring provider; Patient & Family Services, Case Management Team members to ensure patient’s goals of care; care and discharge plan are understood.
- Documents all necessary patient information carefully and accurately and according to procedure in both the patient record and the Palliative Care Quality Collaborative program.
- Assists in financial counseling, linking patients and their families to appropriate resources.
- Assesses need for ongoing bereavement or therapeutic support and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
- Provides education to department, hospital staff, and community on Palliative Medicine topics/interventions.
- Provides support and knowledge on palliative medicine issues through structured community outreach programs.
- Reviews and remains current regarding research, standards of practice and national guidelines for palliative medicine to determine appropriateness of local clinical practice.
- Provides consultation, direction, guidance and supervision as requested for Medical Counselor and ASW/MFTI.
- Provides Team Lead coverage for Palliative Medicine Service in absence of Palliative Medicine Service Manager.
- Provides field supervision to Master's prepared students as requested.
- Provides informal and formal education/training to medical learners and/or Hospice Palliative Medicine Fellows as appropriate.
- Completes all appropriate training modules offered by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to patients referred for Palliative Medicine consultation and their families. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500
Education Loan Repayment: $15,000 (Master's Degree)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.92 - $58.38 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Visalia, CA 93291: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person