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Hospice Social Worker

Addus HomeCare, Barrington, IL, United States


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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!

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Qualifications

Social Work Degree

Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.

Current State Licensure in Social Work

Illinois: LSW or LCSW

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 Expectations : 1-3 On Call Shifts/Month

Location : Barrington, 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

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