Hospice Medical Social Worker - Impactful Home Care MSW

Elara; Illinois; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Pet bereavement

Resumo da vaga

Elara Caring in Tinley Park/Des Plaines is hiring a full-time Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families with psychosocial needs in home-based care. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care, connect families with resources, and counsel on emotional and social challenges to improve outcomes.

The role requires an active State Social Work license, a Master’s (or Doctoral) in Social Work, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

Qualificações

• Active State License as a Social Worker.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work.
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Social work skills as defined as general social work standards.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families to help address social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Social work skills

Patient assessment

Care team communication

Counseling

Discharge planning

Formação

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Descrição da vaga

Elara Caring in Tinley Park/Des Plaines is hiring a full-time Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families with psychosocial needs in home-based care. You will assess, plan, and coordinate care, connect families with resources, and counsel on emotional and social challenges to improve outcomes.

The role requires an active State Social Work license, a Master’s (or Doctoral) in Social Work, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.