What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Anchor of Hope Hospice?
Hospice Social Worker
Job Summary:
Anchor of Hope Hospice is a family owned and operated company. We value each employee and take a team approach to caring for our patients and their families. Working at Anchor of Hope Hospice will provide you with a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Medical social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment, the patient and family’s needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program
Licensure: Indiana Certification; Current Driver’s License
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency; geriatric care a plus
Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
- Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
- Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
- Help develop and implement volunteer and bereavement programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carmel, IN 46032
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
