Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Hospice

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. You will conduct assessments, develop bereavement care plans, support end-of-life decision-making, and assist with advanced directives, transportation, and referrals.

A Master’s in Social Work with LSW/LCSW and a valid driver’s license are required, with 1 year of healthcare

Qualifications

• MSW required with LSW or LCSW licensure.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare social work experience.
• Valid driver's license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Provide emotional, social, and environmental support to patients and families.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care updates accurately and timely.
• Educate families on care options, cultural considerations, and advance directives.
• Identify and respond to signs of imminent death, ensuring compassionate end-of-life support.
• Utilize community resources to maximize patient benefits and coping skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Family support

Documentation

Advance directives

Cultural sensitivity

Palliative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Licensed LSW or LCSW

Job description

The Hospice Social Worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing bereavement care plans, interpreting cultural and spiritual beliefs, and documenting patient progress. They facilitate patient decision-making, support end-of-life care, and assist with advanced directives, transportation, and resource referrals such as financial aid and elder abuse reports.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, be licensed as an LSW or LCSW, and possess a valid driver’s license with auto insurance. A minimum of one year healthcare social work experience is required.

Skills & Key Duties

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop tailored care plans
• Provide emotional, social, and environmental support to patients and families
• Document assessments, interventions, and care updates accurately and timely
• Educate families on care options, cultural considerations, and advance directives
• Identify and respond to signs of imminent death, ensuring compassionate end-of-life support
• Utilize community resources to maximize patient benefits and coping skills
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care

The role requires sensitivity to cultural and spiritual needs, a palliative care philosophy, and the ability to adapt interventions to individual circumstances.