Hospice SW - PRN
Moments Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN
About The Position
Moments Hospice is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families. The role supports patients through the hospice experience, including counseling, care planning, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement support. The social worker works as a case manager, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and helps patients and families access community resources. This is an on-the-road PRN position. A company vehicle is available for business and personal use at minimal cost, with fuel and insurance covered. The posting lists compensation of $26–$35 per hour.
Requirements
- Current Social Worker license.
- At least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting or social services agency.
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work and at least one year of healthcare experience if the applicant does not have a master's degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid auto insurance.
- Knowledge of and ability to obtain community resources, including information and referrals and state and federal financial programs and eligibility requirements.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
- Hospice experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide a range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Contact the patient, family, and caregiver within 48 hours of admission.
- Perform case manager duties.
- Place the psychosocial assessment in the patient's chart within 24 hours of completion.
- Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families, including pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs.
- Implement Plan of Care provisions, including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
- Regularly re-evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist with funeral arrangements when requested.
- Provide counseling during terminal illness and at the time of death when requested.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $26–$35 per hour.
- Company car with fuel and insurance covered; the vehicle may be used for personal and business purposes at minimal cost.
- Company cell phone.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO accruing immediately.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Disability options.
- Structured training and educational development programs.
- On-call support.
