Psychosocial Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Joliet, Illinois, United States Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care Full time
Position Overview

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

About Us:
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is a distinguished nonprofit healthcare organization, established to provide exceptional care in serious illness, hospice, and grief support for both adults and children.

Role Summary:
This full-time role is centered in our inpatient unit, where the focus is on addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. The typical working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with the flexibility to meet with patients and families during evenings and weekends as necessary. Additionally, the position requires approximately 20 hours per month of on-call support for our field patients.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and their families/caregivers in relation to the patient's terminal condition and environment.
- Communicate findings effectively to the registered nurse and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with referral sources while providing essential information to patients and families/caregivers as appropriate.

Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Social Work is required, along with a valid Social Worker license.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a hospital, home health, or long-term care setting is essential, with hospice experience preferred.

Benefits:
Lightways offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off plan for full-time employees.



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