Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice Chicago Southside

American Addiction Centers • Oak Brook, IL

1d • $31 - $46

About The Position

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) - HOSPICE LOCATION: SOUTH CITY/SUBURBS HOURS: DAYS M-F 8am-4:30pm. Must be able to work 1summer and 1 winter holiday and rotate in on call schedule This position is also eligible for up to a $5,000.00 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. Major Responsibilities: Provides initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community referrals that are appropriate to meet the specialized needs of the terminally ill. 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 conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures. Continually evaluate appropriate hospice level of care with the interdisciplinary group. Assures a smooth transition between hospice levels of care: GIP, Routine, Continuous Care. Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, caregiving, guardianship and legacy work. Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice. Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Social Worker license issued by the state of employment
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling models such as family systems, strengths-based and narrative therapy, to provide short-term counseling to patients and their families
• Understanding of family dynamics and psychosocial issues related to terminal illness
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Ability to identify risk factors of complicated grief, suicide, neglect, and abuse
• Ability to recognize the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness including trauma and PTSD.
• Knowledge of issues related to anticipatory grief, death, and bereavement
• Knowledge of community resources, advanced directives, funeral planning, and facility placement
• Exceptional collaboration skills, advocacy abilities and ability to perform as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to identify client needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds
• Excellent time management, prioritizing and documentation skills
• Intermediate computer skills including EMR, presentation applications and electronic mail.
• Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads.
• Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed.
• Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a medical clinical setting or hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community referrals that are appropriate to meet the specialized needs of the terminally ill.
• 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 conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures.
• Continually evaluate appropriate hospice level of care with the interdisciplinary group.
• Assures a smooth transition between hospice levels of care: GIP, Routine, Continuous Care.
• Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, caregiving, guardianship and legacy work.
• Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
• Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees