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Bristol Hospice
Burr Ridge, Illinois

Social Worker PRN (LCSW)

Social WorkerNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$38/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bristol Hospice Burr Ridge, IL - Burr Ridge, IL 60527Position Type: PRN Hourly Salary Range: $30.00 - $38.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJoin the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice Social Worker, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life.

Territory Role Covers: Burr Ridge Program Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities.

We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Qualifications

An Average Day: (Includes, but not limited to) Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan intervention based on evaluation findings Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties; provide crisis intervention when necessary Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assist the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor Requirements: Must have a master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.

If you hold an undergraduate B. A, Degree in Social Work, you are eligible to apply. Please know the hirable rate of pay will be based on degree type.

Must have minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care, hospice experience preferred Must understand hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker is desirable Must be flexible in work hours and have the ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs We Got the Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person.

We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness, communicating findings to the interdisciplinary group and providing necessary counseling or crisis intervention. Responsibilities also include educating on cultural needs, maintaining clinical records, assisting with advanced directives, and participating in the individualized plan of care development.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in social work, although those with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work are eligible to apply with pay adjusted accordingly. A minimum of two years of documented supervised experience in healthcare, preferably hospice, is required, along with an understanding of hospice philosophy and death/dying issues.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentInterdisciplinary Group CommunicationFamily Dynamics EvaluationCultural AssessmentClinical Record MaintenanceAdvanced Directives EducationLiaison WorkFuneral Planning AssistanceLegal Responsibility PlanningHospice Philosophy Understanding

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker PRN (LCSW) at BRISTOL HOSPICE a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 23% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
20%
PSLF eligible
20%
Loan repayment
16%
Sign-on bonus
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Burr Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k
Median resident rent
$3,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bristol Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Salt Lake City, Utah
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA