Hospice Social Worker - Our Hospice of South Central Indiana
North Vernon, IN
About the Job
Make a Difference in People's Lives at Our Hospice
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can help make a real difference? At Our Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients facing the end of life, and our team members are at the heart of everything we do.
You'll gain more than just a job at Our Hospice:
- Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that helps make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
- Supportive Environment: We value our employees and provide a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
- Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development to help you advance your career.
Does this sound like you?
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities at Our Hospice. We are looking for people who share our values of integrity, excellence, and compassion.
We are Better Together!
Our Hospice is looking for a Social Worker. This person will be supporting hospice patients who are in the end of life phase, as well as supporting their families and caregivers. This position will be a float to areas of need in our service area. This position is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, with flexibility, and will have an on-call rotation.
Service Area:
- North Vernon Service Area (Jennings, Jefferson, Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio & Switzerland counties): Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, with flexibility on start and end times
A Social Worker at Our Hospice Will:
- Assist in the implementation, development and revisions of the plan of care through the development of problems, intervention, and goals.
- Assist patient/family in locating simple legal forms (e.g. Living Will, out of hospital DNR, General Power of Attorney, Health Care Representative).
- Provide psychosocial assessments and psychological counseling for the following but not limited to: a) Patient/family adjustment to terminal illness, b) Individual counseling/therapy relating to: stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and feeling of inadequacy, c) Family counseling relating to social/emotional problems, d) In the coordination of services for hospice care including: environmental, equipment, temporary care services, long term care and community support agencies, e) Economic counseling to assist in receiving financial aid applications, f) Grief counseling.
- Record in patients chart diagnostically, appropriately, and promptly the social finds, impressions and plan of action in relations to medical social problems.
- Participate in Hospice team meetings that serve to coordinator the patient plan of care (IDG) and other team and organizational meetings that contribute to the accomplishment of strategic goals.
What a Social Worker at Our Hospice Needs:
- Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) required, Masters of Social Work (MSW) preferred
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
- One year experience in social work or the mental health field
- Experience in a hospital, hospice or home health setting preferred
- Reliable vehicle to travel to patient's homes
- Valid Driver's License and car insurance
- Interest and ability in providing patient care in homes and facilities
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We are an equal opportunity employer at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana (OHSCI). OHSCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at OHSCIHR@crh.org to request accommodations. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.