Social Worker - Hospice

addus; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to join our growing team. The role involves performing psychosocial assessments, counseling patients and families, and coordinating resources within the patient’s care plan.

On-call responsibilities are included, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call 2–3 times per month. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) with match, generous time off, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• MSW degree and current state licensure.
• Minimum of one year experience in health care or hospice setting.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessment of patients and families in hospice in a timely manner and ensures needs are addressed in the plan of care.
• Provides exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers; assists team members as needed.
• Counsels patients and families on stress and coping difficulties.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services reflecting the plan of care.
• Assists with applications for Social Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver; connects with community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

MSW

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for our growing team!

New competitive salaries, immediate opening available, generous time off packages, 401K + match and so much more!

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • MSW required
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - On-Call 2-3 Times Per Month

Location

Bull Valley, Johnsburg, Fox Lake, Ringwood, IL.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals

  What You’ll Do:

  • Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
  • Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
  • Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
  • Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
  • Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

  Salary Range:

  $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience