Medical Social Worker-Hospice

All-Care-Health; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care in Palatine, IL seeks an experienced Hospice Social Worker to join the interdisciplinary team. This full-time role supports patients and families with emotional, social, financial, and practical needs at end-of-life care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work, an IL social work license, and hospice experience. Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, resource coordination, and care planning with the team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Current Illinois social work license appropriate for the position.
• Previous hospice social work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of hospice and end-of-life care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation for patient and facility visits.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Illinois social work license

Job description

Hospice Social Worker

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care
Palatine, IL
Full-Time
$58,000-$80,000 per year

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team.

Hospice experience is required for this position.

The Social Worker will support hospice patients and families with emotional, social, financial, and practical needs throughout end-of-life care. This role works closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, CNAs, families, facilities, and other members of the hospice care team.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Illinois social work license appropriate for the position
• Previous hospice social work experience required
• Strong knowledge of hospice and end-of-life care
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Reliable transportation for patient and facility visits

Compensation:

$58,000-$80,000 per year based on hospice experience, licensure, and qualifications.

About LifeChoice:

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care is a nurse-led hospice organization serving patients and families throughout the Chicagoland area. We focus on compassionate, responsive care and strong teamwork across every discipline.

We are looking for a Social Worker who understands hospice, communicates well, stays organized, and is comfortable supporting patients and families during some of their most important moments.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $58,000-$80,000 per year

Required Experience:
Hospice social work experience