Hospice Social Worker

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
• 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!

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