Hospice Social Worker

Paradigm Health • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • $63,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Paradigm Health is seeking a full-time Hospice Social Worker to provide social services to terminally ill patients and their families. The social worker assesses psychosocial and spiritual needs, supports care planning and implementation, provides counseling, and coordinates referrals and placement. The position serves counties surrounding the nearest office and includes participation in a weekend on-call rotation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Paradigm Health describes itself as an Indiana-owned home care company with a patient-focused, family-oriented, team-based culture. The role is salaried, with compensation based on experience and license level, and includes mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• At least one year of healthcare experience.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required at a minimum.
• Licensed Social Worker in Indiana (LSW or LCSW).
• Current driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation and insurance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospice experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Provide social service activities for terminally ill patients and their families, including planning, treatment, and consultation with other staff.
• Assist with funeral planning.
• Assist in developing and implementing the patient/family Plan of Care.
• Complete the initial psychosocial assessment within five calendar days of a patient’s admission.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and hospice staff as needed.
• Participate in bereavement follow-up services as required.
• Maintain complete documentation of activities and services provided to patients and families.
• Assist in developing support groups and other special programs as necessary.
• Facilitate respite and long-term care placement.
• Refer patients and families to community services as appropriate.
• Work as a team member.
• Participate in the weekend on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $63,000–$72,000, based on experience and license level.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• PTO program offering up to 136 hours in the first year.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match program.
• Weekly payday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time