Hospice Social Worker

Social Worker

The Franciscan Home Health and Hospice Social Worker assists in developing a plan, which meets the psycho-social needs of the patient and family. This position holds the great responsibility of assisting all involved in the patient's care to identify and utilize available services and resources.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Full-time and part-time positions available!
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments, which include the psychosocial, financial, cultural and emotional patient environment.
• Determine social, psychological, cultural and financial situations, and the impact on the patient's plan.
• Initiate discharge planning with the patient and appropriate others.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines regarding patient's progress and any patient issues.
• Evaluate the patient's progress and update the plan of care with the patient and caregiver on a regular basis.
• Establish a plan of care/service that is realistic and has measurable goals, working with the patient, caregivers, and patient's family.
• Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree- Social Services- Required
• 1 Year Social Work Experience- Required
• 1 Year Home Health Experience- Preferred
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- State Licensing Board - Required
• Auto Insurance- Required
• Driver's License - Required

Travel is required: Up to 75%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.