About the Role:
Local Hospice Company is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW/LSW) to join our caring team. In this meaningful role, you'll provide vital emotional, social, and resource support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care. If you're passionate about making a difference during life's most profound moments, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient and family needs, strengths, and coping abilities
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team
Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families facing terminal illness and grief
Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services
Assist with advance care planning, including advance directives and end-of-life decision-making
Facilitate family meetings and coordinate communication between patients, families, and the care team
Provide bereavement support and follow-up services to families after the loss of a loved one
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with hospice regulations and standards
Participate in total plan of care development, interdisciplinary team (IDG) case conferences, and comprehensive discharge planning as needed.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required
Current LSW or LCSW licensure in the state of Illinois
Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, or a related healthcare setting preferred
Strong knowledge of end-of-life care, grief counseling, and community resource coordination
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient home visits in the Saint Charles, IL area
Flexible work from home options available.