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

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM - On-Call Rotation After hours and Weekends

Lake Forest, IL

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 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

• Perform the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provide an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Counsel patient and family/caregivers and staff as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assist with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtain resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs.
• Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

$62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience