Medical Social Worker

Overview

Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana - Illinois is hiring a full-time Medical Social Worker. The role offers a standard 5-day work week (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with no weekend or after-hours on-call requirements. New pay rates and competitive benefits are included, along with mileage reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.

• Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Providing crisis intervention as required.
• Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the social, emotional, and economic factors influencing the patient’s medically related care.
• Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources (e.g., applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).
• Collaborating with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems that affect the caregiving relationship and care outcomes.
• Completing and submitting all required documentation accurately and timely.

• Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
• Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
• Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state served.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana – Illinois is part of an expansive health care network dedicated to delivering better patient care and outcomes, often  a faith-based organization, we strive to improve the health of patients, families, and communities we serve, guided by our mission of human kindness.

$25.54 - $38.00 per hour

EEO Statement: At Common Spirit Health at Home, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization, and we welcome minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.