Mental Health Social Worker

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most — Become a Hospice Social Worker at Northern Illinois Hospice

Are you a compassionate Hospice Social Worker ready to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families? At Northern Illinois Hospice, our Hospice Social Worker team is at the heart of everything we do—and we’re looking for a dedicated Social Worker who wants more than a job…you want purpose.

Why Northern Illinois Hospice?

Since 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice has been a trusted leader in hospice care, built by the community, for the community. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven. Every Hospice Social Worker here is empowered to make a meaningful impact, supported by an interdisciplinary team that truly values your voice.

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Social Worker

As a Hospice Social Worker, your day is centered on connection and care. You’ll meet with patients and families, provide emotional support, coordinate resources, and help navigate the journey of hospice care. As a Social Worker in this role, you’ll collaborate with nurses and the IDG team, advocate for patient needs, and bring calm and clarity during life’s most meaningful moments.

Every day as a Hospice Social Worker is different, but always impactful.

What You’ll Do (Hospice Social Worker Responsibilities)

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families in hospice care
• Develop care plans and provide counseling as a Social Worker
• Coordinate resources and referrals for patients and caregivers
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Support advance care planning, including DPOA-HC
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic hospice care
• Practice in compliance with Medicare and Illinois Social Work standards

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite position
• Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 4:45pm.
• Scheduled clinical call rotation includes assigned weeknights and weekends.
• Community-based visits with patients in their homes or care settings

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Active Illinois Social Worker license
• At least 1 year of healthcare, palliative care, or hospice experience
• Strong understanding of end-of-life care
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $66,314 – $92,839 annually (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Generous PTO benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Ready to Make an Impact as a Hospice Social Worker?

If you’re a driven Hospice Social Worker or Social Worker looking to grow in hospice, we want to hear from you.

Apply today—our process is quick and easy. Submit your application and take the next step toward a meaningful career in hospice care with Northern Illinois Hospice.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

Compensation details:  Yearly Salary

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