Per Diem Social Worker

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we're passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs.

We’re more than just a team; we're a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day.

At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.

About the job
The Social Worker will be a part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) under the supervision of the Supportive Care Clinical Manager. The individual in this role provides essential support and care to patients and families in collaboration with their manager and IDT and assists with developing and implementing an effective plan of care for Vynca patients in support of the physical, psychological, and spiritual care.

This is a per diem position.

What you’ll do
Remote palliative care duties performed through HIPAA-compliant hardware and software:
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family strengths, barriers, and support needs through video technology and telephone calls

Provides grief and bereavement support to patients and families, including anticipatory grief counseling and funeral service assistance

Screens for and addresses mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and caregiver stress

Assesses for safety risks including suicide ideation, abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions

Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to discuss patient care plans

Provides medical social work case management to a given group of patients and their families

Assesses and responds to the psychosocial, practical, financial, and legal concerns of the patients and families/support systems

Assists patients and families in accessing and using community resources

Assists patients and families with the navigation of social and healthcare systems

Mediates conflicts between families and care networks

Completes financial needs assessments and assists with navigation on MediCare, MediCal, Disability and Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits

Assesses for spiritual and medical needs and communicates these promptly to interdisciplinary team

Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources

Identifies problems, goals, interventions and frequency of visits to complete the social work Plan of Care

Facilitates advance care planning, including advance directive and POLST completion

Completes documentation within 48 hours

Assumes other duties in support of Vynca’s needs as directed by the Clinical Manager or Chief Medical Officer

Assists with community outreach and education regarding Vynca services

Ability to travel to perform job duties, attend training, or company events, as needed

Your experience and qualifications
New Jersey LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, required

2+ years of health care social work experience

Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology or home health

Palliative care certification, highly preferred

Strong understanding of cultural competency with medicaid population

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with positive interpersonal skills

Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of MS Office, G-Suite, and the internet

Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and other business systems, such as Salesforce and Athena

Additional Information
The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks.

Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.

Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein.

Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.

Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc., we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group under federal, state, or local law.