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Serious Illness Hub Social Work Educator + Oakland, CA + Highland General Hospital + Palliative Care + Full Time - Day + Care Management + $49.36 to $82.28 per hour + Req #:42103-31212 + FTE:1 + Posted:Today **Summary** **JOB SUMMARY** Provides direct patient care and education of social work-related activities within the Palliative Care Program. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. + Works with the palliative leadership to coordinate social work services across the system and outpatient clinics. + Assesses risk and intervenes clinically to identify potential for complicated grief and explores anticipatory bereavement related to possible death and multiple aspects of loss and adaptation along the continuum of illness. + Provides clinical guidance and consultation to interdisciplinary primary teams, including social workers and case managers, prompting continuity of care and primary palliative care, as well as safe and comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning as indicated. + Provides strengths-based, person and family-centered, comprehensive psychosocial assessment + Serves as the liaison across the healthcare system regarding palliative care education and outreach. + Assists with program development for community outreach and caregiver support. + Assists palliative care clinicians in education across the system. + Provides training to social work staff on primary palliative care skills, goals of care conversations, and advanced care planning. + Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** _Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying._ Required Education: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Required Experience: Three years post-MSW experience. Preferred Experience: Three years experience within a Palliative Care or Hospice environment. Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California. Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Professional certification in the area of Palliative Care. **PAY RANGE** $49.36 to $82.28 per hour _The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program._ Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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