Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care, Weekday Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO (136 hours first year)

Payday Friday

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Great team environment

Job summary

Paradigm Health in Indiana is seeking a Full-time Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families at the end of life. The role requires compassion, strong psychosocial assessment skills, and a commitment to holistic care.

You will assess needs, plan care with the team, assist with funeral planning, provide counseling, and participate in bereavement services. Indiana licensure (LSW/LCSW) and MSW are required, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial/spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Provide social services related to terminally ill patients and their families, including planning and consultation with staff.
• Assist with funeral planning.
• Develop and implement the patient/family Plan of Care.
• Complete Initial Psychosocial Assessment within 5 calendar days of patient admission.
• Provide counseling to patients, families and hospice staff as needed.
• Participate in bereavement follow-up services.
• Maintain documentation of activities and services provided to patient/families.
• Facilitate development of support groups and other programs.
• Work as part of a team and participate in weekend on-call rotation.

Skills

Hospice social work

Counseling skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

MSW

Job description

Paradigm Health in Indiana is seeking a Full-time Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families at the end of life. The role requires compassion, strong psychosocial assessment skills, and a commitment to holistic care.

You will assess needs, plan care with the team, assist with funeral planning, provide counseling, and participate in bereavement services. Indiana licensure (LSW/LCSW) and MSW are required, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.