Social Worker - Hospice

JourneyCare; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a licensed social worker to join our growing team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, coordinating resources, and supporting patients and families in the plan of care.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, assisting with applications for SSI, Medicaid, and other programs, and serving as a liaison with community agencies, all while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• MSW is required and current licensure in social work is mandatory.
• Experience in health care or hospice settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurance as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessment of patients and families in the hospice program.
• Document patient services accurately and timely to reflect the plan of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding stress and coping difficulties.
• Assists with applications for SSI, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies.
• Coordinate resources to address identified needs in care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

MSW required

Current State Licensure in Social Work

Job description

Career Opportunities with JourneyCare Hospice

A great place to work.

Careers At JourneyCare Hospice

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 Rotation Afterhours and Weekends

Location

Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, 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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

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