Hospice Care Director: Team Leadership & Compliance

Elara Caring; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Director Hospice Support Services to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality home-based care. You will oversee care planning, regulatory compliance and staff development to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The role requires an MSW with 5+ years in healthcare and hospice settings, strong communication, and strategic program management. Travel is expected and the company offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW certification/licensure
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum five years in healthcare social work; hospice experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication; engages effectively with patients, families, and teams
• Leadership in managing cross-disciplinary teams in bereavement, social work, and spiritual care

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of multidisciplinary teams, including hiring, performance management, coaching and development.
• Support assessment, care planning, and service implementation as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee medical records processes for accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal regulations, licensing, and hospice certification.
• Lead oversight of support services delivery aligned with policies and quality standards.
• Identify program gaps and opportunities; develop proposals to enhance services and outcomes.
• Design and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to support effectiveness and compliance.
• Oversee staffing, including scheduling, supervision and ongoing education for care teams.
• Contribute to agency-wide planning, program development and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and career development for patient care teams.
• Develop and deliver education programs to ensure staff competency and growth.
• Serve as SME for social services, bereavement, chaplain, volunteer and veteran programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Strategic program management

Budget management

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Travel

Education

MSW

Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Director Hospice Support Services to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality home-based care. You will oversee care planning, regulatory compliance and staff development to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The role requires an MSW with 5+ years in healthcare and hospice settings, strong communication, and strategic program management. Travel is expected and the company offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.