Social Worker (SW)

VITAS Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in end-of-life care seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will assess and address the psychosocial needs of terminally ill patients and their families, providing essential counseling and support. Your expertise will ensure comprehensive care and collaboration with other professionals, making a significant impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to professional growth and compassionate service, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a meaningful mission while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial symptoms of patients and families.
• Provide supportive counseling and casework interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient medical records.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Advocacy for patients

Teamwork

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Master's of Social Work

State licensure or certification

Job description

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Job Description

The Social Worker is a member of the core interdisciplinary team, primarily responsible for assessing psychosocial symptoms of patients and families, developing outcomes to alleviate these symptoms, and providing psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and casework interventions. The role also includes providing psychosocial education and consultation to the interdisciplinary team. Salary Range: $30-$40/hour.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to ensure high-quality psychosocial care, continuity, and comprehensiveness.
2. Performing bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments of patients and families, not diagnostic assessments.
3. Providing individual and family supportive counseling.
4. Referring patients and families to community resources.
5. Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in patient medical records.
6. Attending weekly team meetings for care planning.
7. Participating in patient case reviews.
8. Providing psychosocial education and consultation to the team.
9. Participating in supervision meetings and training; may supervise social work interns under supervision.
10. Coordinating and communicating volunteer interventions within the care plan.
11. Participating in psychosocial spiritual on-call rotations.

Job Requirements

• Ability to travel as required.
• Knowledge of community resources or willingness to acquire this knowledge.
• Understanding of psychosocial issues affecting terminally ill patients and families, including intervention strategies.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to advocate for patients and families within various settings.

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work from an accredited institution (or grandfathered in per Medicare Hospice regulations).
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare.
• Experience with terminally ill patients and families is preferred.
• State licensure or certification as required.

State-specific licensure requirements

• CT: LMSW
• DC: LGSW
• DE: LMSW
• GA: MSW supervised by LCSW until LMSW obtained
• IL: LSW
• NJ: LSW
• OH: LSW
• TX: LMSW
• WI: Social Worker Certificate

Additional Information

• EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

About VITAS Healthcare

VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of end-of-life care, committed to professional growth and compassionate service. We value professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.