Hospice Medical Social Worker

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.