Hospice Social Worker — Meaningful Care, Team-Driven

Paradigm Health; Muncie (IN); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Counseling

Teamwork

License (LSW/LCSW)

Educación

MSW

Descripción del empleo

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.