Hospice Social Worker - Meaningful Impact & Growth

Ascension at Home; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension at Home, in partnership with Compassus, seeks a Hospice Social Worker to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. You will collaborate with the IDT to develop and implement care plans, provide counseling, and coordinate community resources to improve coping and quality of life.

The role emphasizes advanced psychosocial assessment, bereavement support, and navigation of Medicare benefits, with licensure requirements as applicable in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with the IDT and coordinate psychosocial care.
• Strong communication and counseling abilities with patients and families.
• Proficiency in psychosocial assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtain informed consent and election of benefits.
• Submit documentation to facilities after visits; ensure timely completion per policy.
• Participate in IDT wear/plan of care development and implementation.
• Provide psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families; coordinate external resources as needed.
• Identify needs for intervention by other IDT members and communicate needs clearly.
• Coordinate psychosocial care with IDT to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain updated, comprehensive care plans reflecting problems, goals, and interventions.
• Prepare for long-term care placement as warranted and monitor adjustment.
• Participate in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities.
• Support advance planning including living will/POA, funeral arrangements, and organ donation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Empathy

Assessment skills

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

B.S. in Social Work option

Job description

Ascension at Home, in partnership with Compassus, seeks a Hospice Social Worker to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. You will collaborate with the IDT to develop and implement care plans, provide counseling, and coordinate community resources to improve coping and quality of life.

The role emphasizes advanced psychosocial assessment, bereavement support, and navigation of Medicare benefits, with licensure requirements as applicable in Indiana.