Social worker
Listed compensation
$66k-$700k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Bristol Hospice Indiana, IN - New Albany, IN 47150Position Type: FT SalarySalary Range: $66,000.00 - $700,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: AnyAre you a compassionate, dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments?
Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice Social Worker, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life.
Coverage Area: Southern Indiana Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities.
We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
Qualifications
An Average Day: (Includes, but not limited to) Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan intervention based on evaluation findings Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties; provide crisis intervention when necessary Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assist the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor Requirements: Must have a master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
Must be Licensed: LMSW or LSW Must have minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care, hospice experience preferred Must understand hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker is desirable Must be flexible in work hours and have the ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs We Got the Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!
EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person.
We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
Key Responsibilities
The social worker will assess the psychosocial status of hospice patients and their families to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and support. They will also serve as a liaison between patients and community agencies while participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work and possess a valid LMSW or LSW license. A minimum of two years of supervised experience in a healthcare or hospice setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social worker at BRISTOL HOSPICE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 45% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$383k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $411k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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