Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Home Services
Location: Champaign
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview The Home Services Social Worker identifies the
psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment.
Social work interventions range from resource support
identification and acquisition (including community support,
financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling
and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as
part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may
vary depending upon census and program need. This career
opportunity qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Qualifications
Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Master's
Degree Social Work Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licenses/Certifications Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Driver's License
- Secretary of State (SOS) And Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies
Experience Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience Hospice
1 years Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Ability to
work as part of a team. Responsibilities Essential Functions
Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to
identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and
problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or
life situation. Develops a bereavement plan of care to address
family member/care giver needs. Interprets and communicates
pt/family faith and culture traditions. Identifies and communicates
when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and
psychosocial care provided by other team members. Educates patient
and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches
their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs. Visit
notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner
according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and
transmitted according to time line. Documents psychosocial
patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW
interventions within patients' electronic medical record.
Implements social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength
of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of
community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d)
enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying
patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for
patient/family cultural beliefs and values. Evaluates effectiveness
of social work plan of care and modifies intervention as indicated.
Facilitates and supports patient decisions and communication of
self-determined life care decisions. Provides care according to
plan of care/orders. Develops social work plan of care in
collaboration with IDT. Practices in a manner sensitive to the
needs of patients and families. Daily practice and documentation
are evidence of understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and
approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment). Identifies and
responds to indicators of imminent death, addresses patient/family
needs at time of death. Demonstrates understanding of Medicare
Hospice Benefit including benefit eligibility, qualification for
admission, election process, certification, recertification,
transfer, non-recertification and revocation. Utilizes Memorial
Funds appropriately and submits documentation in a timely manner
according to policy. Complete or assist and educate the
patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will,
HCPOA, and POLST forms. Department Specific Job Function Assist
with Transportation barriers Assistance with Referrals for lack of
access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills Make
referrals for help in the Home Assistance with Applications
(Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI) Make Elder Abuse/Neglect Referrals
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose
you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can
thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities
meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL,
Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members
in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of
healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle
Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health
Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston
Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s
highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist
College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first
engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer
opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois
with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other
federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and,
if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. |
For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and
Benefits The compensation range for this position is $24.86per hour
- $41.52per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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