Hospice Medical Social Worker - Flexible 3-Day Week

Family Home Health Services, Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Family Home Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. You will support patients and families in coping with psychosocial challenges, coordinate care, and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Strong communication, organization, and experience with electronic documentation are essential. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in Medical Social Work and hold an LCSW license; hospice care experience and HCHB EMR familiarity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Social Work experience and LCSW.
• Compassionate, caring demeanor with ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, organized and comfortable with electronic documentation.
• HCHB EMR experience a plus.
• Hospice care experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families to cope with psychosocial challenges to achieve health care goals.
• Assess patient and family/caregivers needs relative to coordinating appropriate care.
• Develop, implement, and update interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Consult with and educate patient and family, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
• Participate in team meetings and required in-service trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Rapport building

Organization

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Tools

HCHB EMR

Job description

Family Home Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. You will support patients and families in coping with psychosocial challenges, coordinate care, and contribute to interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Strong communication, organization, and experience with electronic documentation are essential. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in Medical Social Work and hold an LCSW license; hospice care experience and HCHB EMR familiarity