Hospice Social Worker

Company : Ambercare

Location : Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Posted Date : 1 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Community & Social Service

Occupation : Hospice Social Worker

Job Details

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!
Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!
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 : 1-2 times per month during the week 5p-8a and 1 weekend per month
Location : Crystal Lake, McHenry, Johnsburg, 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

Now offering up to $80,000/Annually
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