Compassionate Hospice Social Worker - End-of-Life Care

All Care Health LLC; Palatine (IL); Presencial; USD 58 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care in Palatine, IL is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. The role supports patients and families with emotional, social, financial, and practical needs throughout end-of-life care, collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, CNAs, and facilities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work, an Illinois social work license, and hospice social work experience.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Illinois social work license is required.
• Hospice social work experience is required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
• Reliable transportation for patient and facility visits.

Responsabilidades

• Complete psychosocial assessments and ongoing social work evaluations.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, education, and resource coordination.
• Assist patients and families with end-of-life planning and changing care needs.
• Identify social, financial, environmental, and caregiver concerns.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate closely with patients, families, facilities, and the hospice team.
• Assist with advance care planning within the social work scope of practice.
• Manage an assigned caseload and complete field visits as needed.

Conhecimentos

Emotional support

Counseling

Resource coordination

Communication

Documentation

Independence

Team collaboration

Formação académica

MSW degree

Illinois social work license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care in Palatine, IL is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. The role supports patients and families with emotional, social, financial, and practical needs throughout end-of-life care, collaborating closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, CNAs, and facilities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work, an Illinois social work license, and hospice social work experience.