Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care as a Social Worker in United States. Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
Key Responsibilities
- time 24 hours per week Education/Experience: Master’s in Social Work from an accredited graduate program required. LSW required; LCSW desirable.
Requirements
- of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order This position is not eligible for.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $43/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care as a Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Social Assessment, Case Management, Patient Care, Emotional Support, Coping Strategy Development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families in various residential settings. They are responsible for assessing unique social and emotional needs and implementing intervention plans based on IDT care guidelines.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
yesterday
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