Social Worker MSW

Traditions Health LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of health insurance

Health Savings Account

Company-sponsored life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Traditions Health LLC is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our hospice team in Peoria, IL. This role involves providing coordinated care to patients, conducting psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with the care team to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, have at least one year of relevant experience, and possess good interpersonal skills. We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, generous PTO, and continued education opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of social worker experience in a health-care agency.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients for psychosocial and community needs.
• Facilitate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Participate in patient care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Meet continuing education requirements and promote agency philosophy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

The Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our growing hospice team in Peoria, IL. The primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Use effective interpersonal and communication skills and facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in patient care planning, and collaborate with the team to promote coordination of patient care.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Maintain a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements to demonstrate professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from a state‑accredited program.
• Experience: One year of social worker experience in a health‑care agency.
• Knowledge and Skills: Working knowledge of community resources, good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Benefits

• Full range of health insurance (medical, dental & vision).
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Company‑sponsored life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, accident & critical illness coverage.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.