Social Worker- Hospice

**LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care**
**Location:** Palatine, IL | Chicagoland Service Area
**Job Type:** Full-Time | Field-Based
**Pay:** $65,000–$85,000 per year

**About LifeChoice**

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care is a nurse-led hospice organization committed to providing compassionate, individualized care to patients and families throughout Chicagoland.

We believe hospice care should be personal, responsive, and centered on the needs of each patient and family. Our philosophy is simple: provide the kind of care you would want for someone you love.

We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and dependable **Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)** to join our interdisciplinary hospice team.

**Direct hospice experience is a plus, but not required.** We welcome social workers with backgrounds in home health, hospitals, geriatrics, palliative care, and other healthcare settings who are interested in bringing their skills into hospice.

**Position Overview**

As a Hospice Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial assessments, emotional support, counseling, education, and resource coordination to patients and families receiving hospice services.

This is a field-based position involving visits to patients in private homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings.

We are looking for someone comfortable managing an assigned caseload, organizing their daily visits, identifying changing patient and family needs, and communicating effectively with the clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

* Complete initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments.
* Develop and update individualized psychosocial plans of care.
* Provide emotional support, counseling, and guidance to patients and families.
* Assist patients and families with advance care planning, caregiving concerns, and community resources.
* Identify financial, emotional, social, and environmental concerns affecting patient care.
* Coordinate appropriate referrals and community support services.
* Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and care planning.
* Communicate regularly with nurses, physicians, chaplains, hospice aides, and leadership.
* Assist with crisis intervention and complex family situations within professional scope.
* Provide education about hospice services and available support.
* Coordinate with bereavement services when appropriate.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
* Manage assigned visits and patient needs while keeping the interdisciplinary team informed.
* Build professional relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.

Qualifications

**Required:**

* Active Illinois LSW or LCSW license.
* Strong communication, assessment, counseling, and documentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
* Comfortable visiting patients in their homes and healthcare facilities.
* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance.
* Ability to work effectively with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

**Annual Salary: $65,000–$85,000**

Compensation is based on licensure, relevant experience, and qualifications.

LifeChoice offers:

* Full-time salaried employment.
* Mileage reimbursement of **$0.65 per eligible mile**, plus eligible tolls.
* Paid time off.
* Paid holidays.
* Medical and dental insurance options.
* 401(k).
* Opportunities for continued professional learning and development.
* Collaborative interdisciplinary support.

Schedule & Service Area

This is a full-time, field-based position serving patients throughout assigned areas of Chicagoland.

Social Workers organize visits based on patient needs, care plans, scheduling requirements, and team coordination.

Travel between patient homes and healthcare facilities is required. The assigned service area and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

We are looking for a Social Worker who:

* Treats patients and families with compassion, patience, and respect.
* Can balance independent fieldwork with consistent team communication.
* Takes responsibility for documentation, follow-through, and patient needs.
* Knows when to ask for additional support or escalate a concern.
* Builds trust with families during difficult situations.
* Stays organized while managing an active caseload.
* Values teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.
* Wants to contribute to a hospice organization focused on quality patient care.

**We encourage both experienced hospice Social Workers and qualified LSWs or LCSWs interested in transitioning into hospice to apply.**

At LifeChoice, our values guide how we care for patients, support families, and work together.

**Respect | Integrity | Growth | Loyalty | Curiosity**

**Apply today to learn more about joining the LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care team.**

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program

License/Certification:

* LSW (Preferred)
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road