Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused, provides the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and you could be our next great team-member! Our mission to become the 'Employer of Choice' has led up to wining a 'Top Workplace' Award by the Indy Star for the past 5 years, and we are not finished yet! Job Description Full-time Hospice Social Worker Position Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p Available territory openings: Social Worker assigned to counties surrounding nearest office
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Mileage reimbursement
- Excellent PTO program (up to 136 hours in first year)
- Every Friday is payday!
- Health, dental, vision
- 401k match program
- Great team environment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
