Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Hospice

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges related to diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans to enhance family support, utilize community resources, maximize benefits, respect cultural and spiritual needs, and promote dignity at end-of-life.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately in electronic medical records, and evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making, address imminent death indicators, and support patient self-determination.
• Assist with advance directives, transportation, and access barriers, including referrals for food, utilities, Medicaid, and elder abuse.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care aligned with palliative and comfort-focused philosophies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, with at least one year of healthcare social work experience in settings such as hospital, hospice, or long-term care.
• Must hold a licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and cultural competency in addressing diverse patient needs are required.

Skills

• Strong assessment and communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity
• Ability to develop and modify care plans
• Documentation accuracy
• Teamwork collaboration
• Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Benefit and end-of-life care principles is essential.