Social Worker MSW
$66,610–$83,265 year
On-siteMoline, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct psychosocial assessments and care planning based on emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families. Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with individualized plans of care. Work closely with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and family members to support the patient-family unit. Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies. Monitor and document psychosocial changes to recommend plan of care updates. Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care. This role supports the interdisciplinary team at Heartland Hospice, a national leader in hospice and palliative care, guiding patients through serious illness and loss.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current licensure as required by the state of employment
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
- Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
- Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
- Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Desired Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
- Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
- Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
- Bilingual skills
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