Social Worker – Hospice

Journey Care 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

• Social Work DegreeMSW required
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
• Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

Monday Friday 830AM 5PM On Call Rotation After hours and Weekends

Evanston IL

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision effective on the first of the month
• 401k 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

• Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patients plan of care
• Provides an assessment in the patients 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
• Provides 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 needs
• Serves as liaison between patients and families caregivers and community agencies

Salary Range  Offer based on experience