What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Ethos?
Hospice Social Worker
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psycho-social assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
What You Will Do:
- Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals
- Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues
- Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.
Licensure: State Certification
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Hospice
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bloomington, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Social Worker (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
