Medical Social Worker

About the Role

At JourneyCare Hospice, we believe that every moment matters. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join our growing team in the Vernon Hills and Lake Forest areas. In this role, you will be the heart of our psychosocial care, guiding patients and their families through some of life's most meaningful transitions. If you are looking for a career where your empathy meets your expertise, we want to invest in you.

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • MSW strongly preferred
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
• Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice or medical social work in either hospital, palliative care or home health capacity is greatly desired.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

On-Call Expectations

3 shifts/month On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends: Weeknights : 5PM-8AM and Weekends : 8AM-5PM and 5PM-8AM

Location

Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, IL

What We offer:

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

What 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 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: $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience