Hospice Master Medical Social Worker (Master's Level MSW)
About The Position
The Hospice Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support to hospice patients and families receiving care in home or facility settings. The role addresses emotional, social, and practical needs throughout the course of care through compassionate guidance, counseling, advocacy, and connection to resources. The social worker develops individualized plans of care, supports patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. The position covers Hamilton, Marion, Hendricks, Montgomery, and Boone counties in Indiana. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required, with additional compensation provided.
Requirements
- A master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program is preferred; a bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) may be accepted with required supervision in accordance with state regulations.
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and community resources.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency or state policy.
- Current CPR certification as required for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in hospice, home health, healthcare, or case management is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the hospice journey.
- Assist with advance care planning, community resource coordination, financial assistance referrals, and bereavement support.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record, Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match: 100 percent on the first 3 percent and 50 percent on the next 2 percent.
- Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options.
- Employee Assistance Program, WillPrep, and travel assistance resources.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement per company policy.
- Additional compensation for on-call participation.
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Job Type
Full-time
