Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life who is facing a serious illness? If you are, come join JourneyCare as a Social Worker (LSW/LCSW)!

With 40 years of healthcare leadership and expertise, JourneyCare has achieved national recognition for growth, innovation, community partnerships and best practices in caring for seriously ill adults and children. JourneyCare is licensed to serve 13 counties in the Chicago region and is the largest provider of hospice and palliative care in Illinois. We are more than just a career choice - it is a culture where you can make a difference!

Ask us also about our competitive benefits packages!

Position Overview
The Social Worker provides assessment of the needs of patients and families. The position also provides the patients and families with emotional and resources support. The Social Worker provides counseling regarding the dying process.

Service Area(s) - Skokie
Required Experience:

Requirements for Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) position

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or hospice setting
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgement with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and maintain a calming, professional presence in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain organizational confidentiality, which includes but is not limited to information about patients/families, volunteers, employees, donors, and Agency processes
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, patient database, e-mail), voicemail
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, preferred

Benefits offered forSocial Worker (LSW/LCSW) position

• BlueCross BlueShield Medical Benefits / Dental & Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Competitive 403B Retirement Match
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Company-Provided CEUs