Pediatric Palliative Care- Advanced LCSW | Stanford Medicine Children's Health | 10-12-2026
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Onsite - Palo Alto, CA
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The Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the Advanced level LCSW. Positions involve intensive social work services requiring the exercise of mature professional judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills where complex, experienced diagnostic skills and intervention plans are essential. This level represents performance of services in serious and complex cases with demonstrated effectiveness based on sufficient training and experience. The Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker requires minimal supervision and guidance and exercises independent clinical judgment. Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Workers carry full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of psycho-social and environmental barriers with no limitations as to the difficulty of services that would be performed. The Advanced LCSW serves as a role model and resource for clinical practice. In addition, the Advanced LCSW acts as a driver of departmental goals and development.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Pediatric palliative care and/hospice experience, preferred.
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APHSW-C certification, preferred.
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Essential Functions:
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The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
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Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.
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Prepares and maintains electronic medical records in accordance with department and/or health system policies. Provides written and oral reports and hand-offs.
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Conducts psychosocial assessment of patients/families upon admission, annually, and/or as clinically indicated to evaluate social, emotional, and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques. Identifies and addresses barriers to care.
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Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to devise, develop, and implement patient/family psychosocial treatment plans, coordinating referrals to specialty and social services including entitlement programs and other care delivery systems, and recording progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
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Helps patients/families cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness.
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Manages independently assigned caseload with varying clinical acuity.
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Engages in case finding for patients/families with potential psychosocial needs. Attends team conferences and participates in interdisciplinary rounds as needed.
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Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and other therapeutic services to assist patients and families to face challenges such as coping with illness, processing medical information and changes in the level of functioning and care needs.
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Provides psychoeducation to patients and families regarding adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or prognosis. Assist patients and families in the transition from youth to adult services.
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In addition to independently managing a caseload, an Advanced Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required to significantly contribute to the overall mission and objectives of the department and hospital. These activities will be assigned by their leader and may include, and are not limited to the following:
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Provides clinical supervision of an unlicensed MSW, fellow, or student. This may be group supervision, dyad and/or triad model, as allowed by BBS.
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Trains and on-boards new employees.
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Supports members of their pod with procedural questions and complex cases.
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Represents department or pod in various hospital meetings to provide subject-matter expertise (i.e. workflow, quality/continuous improvement projects, etc.)
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Provides educational presentations in partnership with the department’s Clinical Educational Specialist to offer continuing educational opportunities for other staff
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Assigns cases to members of their pods
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Conducts Department quality assurance tasks such as chart review, competency reviews
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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.
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Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited college or university program or equivalent (as demonstrated by licensure).
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Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
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License/Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice & Home Health | Logan Health | 10-7-2026
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Onsite with travel to patients home/residences - Kalispell, MT
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Help Patients and Families Find Support Through Every Stage of Care!
Logan Health's Hospice and Home Health team is looking for a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families throughout Flathead and Lake County! This role provides a meaningful combination of psychosocial support, case management, resource coordination, and grief support. You will help patients and families navigate difficult decisions, changing care needs, and the emotional and practical challenges that can accompany serious illness and end-of-life care. You'll also have the opportunity to work with an amazing interdisciplinary team of nurses, chaplains, CNA/Home Health Aides, social workers and a Hospice Medical Director.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice and home health patients within established organizational and regulatory timeframes.
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Provide ongoing case management and adjust visit frequency and support as patients’ conditions and individual needs change.
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Provide anticipatory grief support to hospice patients and their families.
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Help facilitate a weekly grief support group for individuals navigating loss and bereavement.
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Review advance directives with patients and families and provide guidance as they consider care preferences and future needs.
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Connect patients and families with community programs, caregiving support, financial assistance, and other essential resources.
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Assist families with identifying and coordinating placement in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities when appropriate.
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Recognize potential safety or welfare concerns and make referrals to Adult or Child Protective Services when needed.
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Collaborate closely with nurses, providers, chaplains, home health aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
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Travel throughout Flathead and Lake counties, generally within a 50-mile service radius.
What We Offer You!
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Affordable health benefits
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Employer paid life insurance
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401(k) with generous immediate employer match
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Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount - half off
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Paid Time Off and Illness Bank Hours
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and more!
What You Bring:
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Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program required.
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Minimum of one year of healthcare social work experience required.
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Prior experience providing grief or bereavement support is desired.
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Previous hospice or home health experience is preferred.
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Ability to independently manage a patient caseload, prioritize changing needs, and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
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Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance. Driving record for the previous thirty-six (36) months must not reflect any major driving offenses (i.e., DUI, convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle, suspended license, three (3) or more speeding tickets or other moving violations, etc.). Personal vehicles used for LH business: state law minimum liability coverage limits required.
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Ability and willingness to travel throughout the service area and drive safely during Northwest Montana winter conditions.
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Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
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Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
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Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Other Job Specific Duties:
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As applicable to assigned area(s); Addresses identified support and social needs of patients including, but not limited to: trauma, palliative care, comfort care/end of life patients, patients with substance use disorder, patients with complex social situations, patients with active psychiatric and/or behavioral concerns, situations with Guardianship and other legal issues impacting health and recovery; Supports patients and families in making difficult decisions related to hospital stay and discharge.
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As applicable to assigned area(s); Partners with appropriate stakeholders across the healthcare continuum to identify social barriers to discharge; Acts as an expert regarding community resources, healthcare needs impacting discharge plan and social barriers to discharge; Remains mindful of registration status and payer requirements as they relate to discharge options in order to fully support patients and families in making informed healthcare decisions.
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Explores and communicates solutions and recommendations to social barriers impacting healthcare with appropriate stakeholders Seeks input from the multidisciplinary team and remains aware of the discharge plan. Completes thorough and accurate documentation in the patient’s medical record.
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As applicable to assigned area(s); Performs as an active member of the healthcare team making early referrals and communicating thoroughly with post-acute partners, family members, and patients; Operates from a person-in-environment framework and strength-based perspective; Exhibits strong, professional communication skills and ensures available community connections are made prior to discharge.
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Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychological, and cultural needs of the patient. Advocates for clients' rights to self-determination, confidentiality, and access to supportive services and resources, and appropriate inclusion in informed decision-making that affects health and well-being.
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Annually completes one (1) organization-wide teaching event or one (1) department-wide training session specific to Social Work.
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Consistently reflects ownership and professionalism towards Care Coordination. Identifies areas in need of improvement and serves an active role in developing solutions. Exhibits the Organization’s Core
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Values to both internal and external customers.
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Responds to, and provides direction in, a changing workload in a positive and professional manner.
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The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.
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Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts Monday - Friday. Though not typical, this position may include occasional support on weekends if needed.
Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
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Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability).