Social Worker; LSW​/LCSW - Home Services Champaign, IL

Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) – Home Services Job at Carle Health

Champaign, IL.

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!

• Educational Requirements
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  Field of Study – Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Licensure / Certification Requirements
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Driver's License – Secretary of State (SOS)
• Proof of Auto Insurance – varies
• Experience Requirements
  • Hospice: 1+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements – Ability to work as part of a team.

• 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. Develop a bereavement plan of care to address family member/caregiver needs.
  • Interpret and communicate patient/family faith and cultural traditions. Identify and communicate when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members.
  • Educate patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; match their learning capabilities and meet fundamental needs.
  • Document psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within patients’ electronic medical record. Complete or assist and educate the patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms.
  • Implement social work plan that results in enhanced strength of family systems, increased use of community resources, maximized medical benefits, improved environment for care delivery, dignity for the dying patient, maximized coping skills, and support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of social work plan of care and modify intervention as indicated. Facilitate and support patient decisions and communication of self‑determined life care decisions.
  • Provide care according to plan of care/orders, develop social work plan of care in collaboration with IDT. Practice in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare Hospice Benefit and related processes. Utilize Memorial Funds appropriately.
  • Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death, and address patient/family needs at time of death.

• Assist with transportation barriers
• Assistance with referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, and assistance with power bills
• Make referrals for help in the home
• Assistance with applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI)
• Make elder abuse/neglect referrals

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 Bro Menn 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…