Hospice Social Worker (PRN) - On-Call Support & Resources

Transitions Care; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company provided equipment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice in Illinois seeks a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial support for patients and families across the hospice journey. You will carry a meaningful caseload, offer counseling, and connect families with community resources and financial assistance.

Responsibilities include guiding Advanced Directives, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. A Master’s degree in social work and state licensure are required, with travel to local patient

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Licensure/certification as required by the State.
• Minimum 2+ years social service experience in healthcare or social services.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Comfort with grief and end-of-life conversations.
• Knowledge of community resources and care coordination.
• Excellent documentation skills and compliance.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Carry a meaningful caseload as a Transitions Hospice Licensed Social Worker.
• Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Identify and connect families with community resources including financial assistance.
• Guide families through Advanced Directives with clarity and sensitivity.
• Assist with facility placement when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation at residence and in agency records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and IDG meetings to shape care plans.
• Participate in on-call duties evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and policies.

Skills

Documentation skills

Self-directed

Grief & end-of-life conversations

Community resources knowledge

Travel locally

Education

Master’s degree from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Transitions Hospice in Illinois seeks a licensed social worker to provide psychosocial support for patients and families across the hospice journey. You will carry a meaningful caseload, offer counseling, and connect families with community resources and financial assistance.

Responsibilities include guiding Advanced Directives, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. A Master’s degree in social work and state licensure are required, with travel to local patient