Overview: This role involves assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, providing resource support, counseling, and crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications: Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and at least one year of hospice experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges.
• Develop bereavement care plans and interpret cultural and spiritual beliefs impacting care.
• Educate patients and families, facilitate communication, and document assessments and interventions accurately.
• Implement social work plans to enhance family support, resource utilization, and patient dignity.
• Support patient decision-making, address end-of-life needs, and educate on advanced directives.
• Assist with transportation, housing, financial referrals, application assistance, and elder abuse reporting.
  
  

Skills: Ability to work collaboratively, sensitive to patient needs, knowledgeable about hospice and palliative care philosophy, and proficient in documentation and community resource navigation.