Hospice Social Worker
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-15 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Crystal Lake Illinois 60012 United States
JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice Social Workers in Mundelein, IL. New competitive salaries, immediate openings available, generous time off packages, 401K + match and so much more!
Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!
Qualifications:
Social Work Degree
Illinois: Bachelors degree in Social Work; Masters degree preferred.
Current State Licensure in Social Work
Illinois: LSW or LCSW
Minimum of one years experience in health care or hospice setting
Maintains a current CPR certification
Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required
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 Youll 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 patients plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patients 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
