Hospice Social Worker

Paradigm Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Health in Indiana is seeking a full-time Hospice Social Worker to join our patient-focused care team. The role covers psychosocial support for patients and families, with a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule and an on-site office in Indiana.

You will assess needs, coordinate with staff, assist with funeral planning, and participate in bereavement follow-up. MSW is required and Indiana licensure (LSW/LCSW) preferred; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are a must.

Qualifications

• One year Hospice experience is preferred, but not required.
• One year of healthcare experience is required.
• MSW required at a minimum.
• Licensed Social Worker in State of Indiana, (LSW/LCSW)
• Current driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial/spiritual needs of patient/family.
• Provide social service activities as related to terminally ill patients and their families, including planning, treatment and consultation with other staff.
• Assist with funeral planning.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the patient/family Plan of Care.
• Complete the Initial Psychosocial Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission.
• Provide counseling of patients/families and hospice staff as needed.
• Participate in bereavement follow-up services as required.
• Maintain adequate and complete documentation of all activities and services provided to patient/families.
• Assist in the development of support groups and other special programs as necessary.
• Facilitates respite and long term care placement.
• Provides referrals to community services as appropriate.
• Works as a team member.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Teamwork

License (LSW/LCSW)

Education

MSW

Job description

If you are looking for...a company that is patient-focused, provides the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done...YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

Paradigm Healthis an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and you could be our next great team-member!

Our mission to become the 'Employer of Choice' has led up to wining a 'Top Workplace' Award by the Indy Star for the past 5 years, and we are not finished yet!

Job Description

• Full-time Hospice Social Worker Position
• Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p
• Available territory openings: Social Worker assigned to counties surrounding nearest office
• Assess the psychosocial/spiritual needs of patient/family
• Provide social service activities as related to terminally ill patients and their families, including planning, treatment and consultation with other staff
• Assist with funeral planning
• Assist in the development and implementation of the patient/family Plan of Care
• Complete the Initial Psychosocial Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission
• Provide counseling of patients/families and hospice staff as needed
• Participate in bereavement follow-up services as required
• Maintain adequate and complete documentation of all activities and services provided to patient/families
• Assist in the development of support groups and other special programs as necessary
• Facilitates respite and long term care placement
• Provides referrals to community services as appropriate
• Works as a team member
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement
• Excellent PTO program (up to 136 hours in first year)
• Every Friday is payday!
• Health, dental, vision
• 401k match program
• Great team environment!

Requirements

• One year Hospice experience is preferred, but not required
• One year of healthcare experience is required
• MSW required at a minimum
• Licensed Social Worker in State of Indiana, (LSW/LCSW)
• Current driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance

$63,000 - $72,000 a year

Salaried poisition + mileage reimbursement. (Salary based on experience and License level)

We hope to speak with you about the rewarding nature of hospice! We believe you will thrive in the positive enviroment and support here at Paradigm Health.

Paradigm Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is an at-will employment opportunity. This means that employment may be terminated by either the employee or Paradigm Health at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice.