Social Worker - Hospice

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree MSW required
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Hours

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends

Location

Location: Lake Forest, IL

What We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee 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 required.
• Demonstrates 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 provided.
• Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assists 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 needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Pay

Salary Range: $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience