Top 4 Hospice social work Jobs in Fort Wayne, In

Licensed Master Social Worker
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana —Fort Wayne, IN
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- Inpatient
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Interim HealthCare of Northern Indiana —Fort Wayne, IN
- $34 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Master of Social Work
- BLS Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
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Parkview Health —Fort Wayne, IN
- Part-time
- Master of Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
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Licensed Master Social Worker

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana -
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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work
Patient care outcome improvement
Master of Social Work
Hospital rounding experience
Family counseling in health services social work
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Referral services for crisis intervention support
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
LMSW
Working with pediatric populations
Master's degree in psychology
Working with geriatric patients
Clinical social history assessment
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Group work facilitation for social work
Care planning in social services
Psychological support for patients
Transitional care planning in clinical case management
Emotional support for patients
Managing patients as a health services social worker
End-of-life care
Psychology
Compliance documentation
Clinical assessment documentation
Conflict management
Emotional safety support
Patient family and caregiver education
Group education sessions for patient education
Pediatrics
Adolescents

Full Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.

Role: LICENSED Master Social Worker - OB, NICU, in patient Pediatrics & in patient Pediatrics ICU

Location: Lutheran Hospital- Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: Full time - Day Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm- availability for occasional after hour community outreach

Job Summary

The Social Worker – LMSW provides professional social work services to patients and families to address psychosocial needs, support care transitions, and connect individuals to community resources. This role performs comprehensive assessments, provides emotional support and counseling, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement effective treatment and discharge plans. The Social Worker – LMSW plays a key role in improving patient outcomes, reducing readmissions, and supporting vulnerable populations across the care continuum.

Essential Functions

Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for patients across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Assesses the interrelationship between psychosocial factors and medical conditions to identify barriers to recovery and discharge.
Provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families coping with illness, injury, grief, disability, or hospitalization.
Identifies social, emotional, and financial needs and facilitates referrals to internal and external support services.
Develops, documents, and follows through on individualized treatment and discharge plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Manages complex, high-risk referrals involving suspected abuse, adoption, fetal demise, end-of-life care, behavioral health, and psychosocial crises.
Supports the transition of care by coordinating services such as home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and long-term care placement.
Facilitates or participates in support groups and patient/family education sessions when appropriate.
Maintains timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Psychology required
2-4 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical social work setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychosocial assessment techniques, clinical social work principles, and healthcare discharge planning.
Strong understanding of community resources, social service systems, and care coordination best practices.
Excellent communication, counseling, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage emotionally complex situations with professionalism and empathy.
Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to regulatory requirements.
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and case documentation systems.

Licenses and Certifications

LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 7 days of employment required

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