Social Worker - Hospice

JourneyCare 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! Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare! Qualifications Social Work Degree MSW required Current State Licensure in Social Work Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required Hours Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - On-Call 3 Shift/Month Location Evergreen Park, South Chicago, South Chicago Suburbs, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr JourneyCare