Hospice Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Family Home Health  is a dynamic post-acute care service provider of intermittent home health care, palliative care, hospice care, skilled private care services and custodial private care services.

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. As a Medical Social Worker, you will assist patients and families to cope with psychosocial challenges to achieving their health care goals. You will utilize a holistic approach to assess patient and family/caregivers needs relative to coordinating appropriate care. You will develop, implement, and update interdisciplinary treatment plans, consult with and educate patient and family and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs. You will participate in team meetings and required in-service trainings. 

The ideal candidate will have:

· Minimum of 1 year of Medical Social Work experience and possess a LCSW

· Present a compassionate and caring demeanor with the ability to build a rapport with clients

· Possess excellent communication and customer service skills, be well organized, and be comfortable with electronic documentation

· HCHB EMR experience a plus

· Prior Hospice care experience a plus

THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS A WEEK. DAYS CAN BE FLEXIBLE. PRIMARILY COVERS EVERYTHING SOUTH OF ADDISON, IL.