Social Worker / Hospice (PRN)

Transitions Group LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company provided equipment

Job summary

Transitions Group LLC in Indianapolis is seeking a licensed social worker to join transitions hospice team on a PRN basis. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide ongoing emotional support to patients, families and caregivers, and connect them with community resources in home settings.

Guiding advanced directives, assisting with facility placements, and maintaining compliant documentation are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure and/or certification as required by state.
• Minimum of 2+ years social service experience in health care or social services.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Comfort with grief, loss, and end-of-life conversations.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and care coordination.
• Excellent documentation skills and compliance awareness.
• Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling throughout the care journey.
• Identify and connect families with community resources, including financial assistance.
• Guide families through Advanced Directives with clarity and sensitivity.
• Assist with facility placement for patients when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation at the patient's residence and in agency records.
• Actively contribute to interdisciplinary team and IDG meetings to shape holistic care plans.
• Participate in on-call duties evenings and weekends as needed.
• Manage caseload while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and policies.

Skills

Social work

Documentation

Grief support

Care coordination

Travel locally

On-call duties

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Description

Coverage Territory: Indianapolis and surrounding areas

Schedule: PRN as needed

Pay Range: $33.00 to $38.00 an hour

What You'll Do

• - Conducting thorough, compassionate initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments for patients, families, and caregivers
• - Providing ongoing emotional support and counseling as a consistent presence throughout the care journey
• - Identifying and connecting families with community resources — including financial assistance — to meet practical and emotional needs
• - Guiding families through Advanced Directives with clarity and sensitivity
• - Assisting with facility placement for patients when appropriate
• - Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation at the patient's residence and in agency records
• - Actively contributing to interdisciplinary team and IDG meetings to shape holistic care plans
• - Participating in on-call duties on evenings and weekends as needed
• - Managing caseload while Assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Benefits We Offer

• - Competitive pay
• - Company provided equipment

Why Choose Transitions Hospice?

At Transitions , you won't work in isolation — you'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team that genuinely depends on your skills and welcomes your voice at the table. We've built a culture where every role, from nurse to chaplain to social worker, is seen as essential to the care we provide. Our people truly are the difference.

Requirements

What You Bring

• - Master’s degree from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required in states as specified.
• - Licensure and/or certification as required by the State.
• - Minimum of 2+ years social service experience in a health care setting or social services agency.
• - Experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
• - Deep comfort with grief, loss, and end-of-life conversations
• - Strong knowledge of community resources and care coordination
• - Excellent documentation skills and attention to compliance
• - Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally for patient visits