Medical Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker OpportunityJourneyCare 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!Qualifications:Social Work Degree: MSW requiredCurrent State Licensure in Social WorkMinimum of one year's experience in health care or hospice settingValid driver's license and proof of insurance is requiredHours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PMOn-Call Expectations: 3 shifts/month On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends: Weeknights: 5PM-8AM and Weekends: 8AM-5PM and 5PM-8AMLocation: Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, ILWhat We Offer:Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsMileage ReimbursementPaid holidaysTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWhat You'll Do:Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient's plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is requiredDemonstrates 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 providedCounsels patient and family/caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficultiesProvides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of careProvides 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 needsServes as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agenciesSalary Range: $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience