Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) – Hospice

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a licensed social worker to deliver psychosocial assessments and interventions in a hospice setting. The role emphasizes addressing emotional, social, and environmental needs within palliative care.

You will develop and implement care plans, support families, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams while ensuring culturally sensitive, patient-centered care and adherence to hospice regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• LSW or LCSW licensure required.
• One year of healthcare social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and interventions to patients and families in hospice care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support family coping and facilitate communication about life care decisions.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LSW or LCSW licensure

Job description

The role involves providing psychosocial assessments and interventions to patients and families in a hospice setting, addressing emotional, social, and environmental needs related to diagnosis and care. Responsibilities include developing and implementing care plans, supporting family coping, facilitating communication about life care decisions, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. The social worker educates families, documents assessments and interventions, and ensures culturally sensitive, patient-centered care aligned with palliative philosophy. Key duties also encompass assisting with advanced directives, referrals for community resources, and addressing end-of-life needs.

• Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work, licensure (LSW or LCSW), a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.
  
• Skills required are strong assessment, communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative teamwork.
  
• The role emphasizes supporting patients’ dignity, maximizing resource utilization, and responding to imminent death indicators while ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and documentation standards.