Social Worker - Hospice

addus; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company k

Generous time off

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Discount programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in the Chicago area. The role involves psychosocial assessment of patients and families, care planning, and coordination with care teams in an Evergreen Park, IL setting.

The ideal candidate has an MSW, current social work licensure, and at least one year of health care or hospice experience, with a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families in the hospice program and documents needs in the care plan
• Demonstrates excellent service to patients, families, referral sources, and colleagues
• Counsels patients and families on stress and coping strategies
• Documents patient services accurately and timely to reflect the plan of care
• Assists with applications for SSI, hospice, Medicaid and waivers and connects to community resources
• Acts as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

MSW

State Licensure in Social Work

Job description

Overview

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!

Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!

Qualifications

• 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

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; On-Call 3 Shift/Month

Location

Location: Evergreen Park, South Chicago, South Chicago Suburbs, IL

Benefits

• 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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

Responsibilities

• 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