You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, providing end-of-life counseling and emotional support, coordinating community resources, and assisting with placement coordination. The position primarily involves fieldwork with some remote documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families
- Provide end-of-life counseling and emotional support
- Coordinate community resources such as housing, Medicaid, and caregiver support
- Assist with placement coordination to assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
- Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings
- Complete documentation in Homecare Homebase EMR
- Travel to patient homes and facilities across the service territory
Qualifications
- LSW, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC license required
- Active Illinois social work/counseling license
- Hospice, palliative care, or medical social work experience
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Comfortable with EMR documentation
Experience
- Experienced with Homecare Homebase (EHR)
- Experience working with Medicaid/low-income populations
- Skilled in nursing/assisted living placement experience
Skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in interdisciplinary team settings
Additional Requirements
- Bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings (4 meetings every two weeks)
- Field visits during daytime with remote documentation when not visiting patients
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
