Social Worker; LSW​/LCSW - Hospice

Overview

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The Hospice Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.

Certifications:

Driver’s License – Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), Proof of Auto Insurance – Varies, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – IDFPR.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required).

Work Experience:

Hospice.

• Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation.
• Develop a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs.
• Interpret and communicate patient/family faith and culture traditions. Identify and communicate when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members.
• Document recert and discharge assessments which accurately reflect changes in patients’ status and declines/improvements realized in comparison with initial assessment elements.
• Educate patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs.
• Complete visit notes and orders in a timely manner according to policy. Correct care plans and enter/transmit them according to schedule.
• Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Implement a social work plan that results in:
  • Enhanced strength of family systems.
  • Patient/family/caregiver utilization of community resources.
  • Maximization of medical benefits.
  • Enhanced environment for care delivery.
  • Dignity for the dying patient.
  • Maximized patient/family coping skills.
  • Support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the social work plan of care and modify interventions as indicated.
• Facilitate and support patient decisions and communication of self-determined life care decisions.
• Provide care according to the plan of care/orders. Develop the social work plan of care in collaboration with IDT.
• Practice in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Daily practice and documentation demonstrate understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment).
• Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death, address patient/family needs at time of death.
• Demonstrate understanding of Medicare Hospice Benefit, including benefit eligibility, qualification for admission, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non-recertification and revocation.
• Utilize Memorial Funds appropriately and submit documentation in a timely manner according to policy.
• Complete or assist and educate patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms.
• Assist with transportation barriers and referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, power bills, and applications for Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI. Make Elder Abuse/Neglect referrals.

The compensation range for this position is $27.36 per hour - $45.69 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.