Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Hospice

This Social Work position at Carle Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Bereavement Planning, Case Management, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Palliative Care, Medicare Hospice Benefit Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and implements care plans to enhance coping skills and resource utilization. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance on end-of-life d...

Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus Available, Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.