MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) - HOSPICE

LOCATION: CHICAGO NORTH SIDE

HOURS: DAYS WITH ON CALL AND HOLIDAY ROTATION

This position is also eligible for a $5000.00 sign on bonus. You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.

JOB and UNIT SUMMARY:The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Hospice Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the interdisciplinary team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contributions to team performance goals is required.Responsible for the development and enhancement of the psychosocial and counseling support services provided by hospice in collaboration with other health care providers and members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.Responsible for achievement of agency department and personal goals and objectives.Responsible for the assessment of psychosocial needs of patients and families as well as development of a social work plan of care reflecting problems interventions and outcome goals. Implements the plan of care in conjunctions with the interdisciplinary team.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in social work from an accredited school of social workMinimum of one year experience in a medical clinical setting and/or hospice/palliative care.Social Work Licensure in state of Illinois (LSW)Experience working with extended families during times of excessive stress pending deaths and during the process of active dying of loved ones.

COMPENSATION: $61,568.00-$92,352.00 annual base salary

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)Competitive PayReferral Bonus ProgramsTuition Assistance AvailableMileage reimbursement