Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Home Services

Aura Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Champaign, IL seeks a licensed social worker to assess psychosocial needs of patients and families in hospice care. You will provide counseling, education, and crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSW and IL LSW/LCSW licensure, with at least one year of hospice experience and a valid driver’s license. Documentation and community resource navigation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.
• At least one year of hospice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop bereavement plans and interpret cultural and spiritual beliefs affecting care.
• Educate patients and families, facilitate communication, and document assessments and interventions.
• Implement social work plans to enhance family support and resource utilization.
• Support patient decision-making and address end-of-life needs, including directives.
• Assist with transportation, housing, financial referrals, and elder abuse reporting.

Skills

Collaborative work

Documentation

Resource navigation

Hospice care

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

This role involves assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, counseling, and crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and at least one year of hospice experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges.
• Develop bereavement care plans and interpret cultural and spiritual beliefs impacting care.
• Educate patients and families, facilitate communication, and document assessments and interventions accurately.
• Implement social work plans to enhance family support, resource utilization, and patient dignity.
• Support patient decision-making, address end-of-life needs, and educate on advanced directives.
• Assist with transportation, housing, financial referrals, application assistance, and elder abuse reporting.

Skills

Ability to work collaboratively, sensitive to patient needs, knowledgeable about hospice and palliative care philosophy, and proficient in documentation and community resource navigation.