We Value Your Career at Careline

We believe that everyone connected to us should Expect Exceptional- our patients, families, employees, care providers, and community partners.

Careline Health Group employees are proud to be a part of the Careline family and have named us a certified Great Place to Work and a nationally ranked Best Workplace for Aging Services.

We promote a family culture and invest in every team member to provide a dynamic and supportive workplace. Our professionals understand the value of teamwork, are encouraged to collaborate, to innovate and to thrive in a patient-centered environment. Together we create solutions to provide the highest level of quality care and bring value to those we serve.

Become part of the Careline Family!

Join us in our mission

To Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Care

Exceptional Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program
• Cutting Edge Technology

Key Responsibilities

Careline Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained professional Social Workers who assist patients and families living with terminal illness. The Medical Social Worker coordinates care to enhance the patient’s quality of life by handling the day-to-day details of the client’s medical care, establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals and counseling the patient and their family/caregiver as they journey through the end stage of life.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Completing the patient’s initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient's social work needs during each subsequent visit
• Assisting patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decisions
• Educating and assisting patients and caregivers on the preparation of advanced directives
• Providing information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services
• Carrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
• Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness
• Counseling patients and caregivers as needed in relation to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
• Assessing for and educating staff on any special needs related to the culture of patients and their caregivers. This includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions
• Providing bereavement support to patients, caregivers and hospice personnel

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Current state licensing in social work
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Minimum of one-year experience in health care
• Medical Social Work skills are as defined by accepted MSW standards
• Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
• Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient’s families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
• Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines

Desired Qualifications

• Hospice experience is preferred
• Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Location

• Office Location: 600 E Carmel Drive, Carmel IN
• Main Service Area: Indianapolis, IN and Surrounding areas

Hours

• Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• PER DIEM position

Background Screening

Careline Health Group conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Careline Health Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road