Hospice Social Worker

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for our growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate opening available, generous time off packages, 401K + match and so much more! Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare! Qualifications Social Work DegreeIllinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.Current State Licensure in Social WorkIllinois: LSW or LCSWMinimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice settingValid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM ON-CALL Expectations: 2-3 On Call Shifts/Month Location: Crystal Lake, IL What We Offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsMileage ReimbursementPaid holidaysTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount Programs What You’ll Do Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is requiredDemonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently providedCounsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficultiesProvides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of careProvides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needsServes as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Now offering up to $80,000/Annually TEXT 11979 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY! Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.