Social Worker

Heart to Heart Hospice • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The Social Worker assesses hospice patients’ psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental, and community needs, documents findings in the plan of care and clinical records, and coordinates community resource referrals. The role provides counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families, along with information and assistance related to advance directives, funeral planning, and transfer of responsibilities involving legal and fiscal matters.

The Social Worker accepts assignments consistent with their education and competence, performs on-call duties as assigned, submits documentation promptly, and helps ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and personnel policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state-accredited program.
• Current state license as required by state regulations.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• At least one year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients’ psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental, and community needs and document findings in the plan of care, clinical records, and team meeting minutes; make community resource referrals.
• Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
• Provide information and assistance regarding advance directives, funeral planning, and transfer of responsibilities related to legal and fiscal issues.
• Facilitate access to community resources based on patient and family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet patients’ needs.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time