Social Worker; LSW​/LCSW - Home Health

Overview

The Home Services 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.

**** This role requires Hospice experience of 1+ years.

This career opportunity qualifies for a sign-on bonus!

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/care giver 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.

Educate patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; match their learning capabilities and meet fundamental needs.

Complete visit notes and orders in a timely manner according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to the timeline.

Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within patients' electronic medical record.

Implement social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d) enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values. Evaluate effectiveness of social work plan of care and modify intervention as indicated.

Facilitate and support patient decisions and communication of self-determined life care decisions.

Provide care according to plan of care/orders. Develop 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 are evidence of understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment).

Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death; address patient/family needs at the 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 the patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms.

• Assist with transportation barriers
• Assist with referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills
• Make referrals for help at home
• Assist with applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI)
• Make Elder Abuse/Neglect referrals

Educational Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Additional Requirements

Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)

Proof of auto insurance – varies

Experience Requirement

1+ year hospice experience

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team.

The compensation range for this position is $27.36 per hour - $45.69 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

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.