Hospice Medical Social Worker, MSW

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice • Northbrook, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. We are hiring a Medical Social Workday (MSW) for a Hospice position providing care to patients in their homes in the Northbrook, IL and surrounding areas. This role involves delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The position requires conducting comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs, and developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals. Additionally, the role involves providing counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources, and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey. Critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving are essential to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation. The role requires working independently, traveling to patient homes within an assigned territory, and being part of a supportive team.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work
• One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting
• Must hold, in good standing, a license as a Medical Social Worker issued by the state in which you work
• Current driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of your day driving to/from patient locations

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs while developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with clarity and dignity
• Apply critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
• Work independently but never alone
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level