Social Worker- LCSW

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care

17 days ago

Joliet, Illinois — Hybrid$58K - $90KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care as a Hospice Social Worker – M-F Schedule, No Weekends 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 northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.

Key Responsibilities

Provide counseling and assessments for patients and families facing grief, fear, or anxiety.

Guide families through advanced directives, living wills, and healthcare proxy decisions.

Lead family meetings to resolve conflicts and provide education on disease progression.

Link patients to community services, financial aid, and legal or insurance assistance.

Requirements

of one year’s experience in health care; palliative or 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $58K - $90K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care as a Hospice Social Worker – M-F Schedule, No Weekends.

Key Skills

CounselingAssessmentsAdvance care planningResource navigationFamily meetingsConflict resolutionDisease progression educationCase managementPalliative careHospice careLiaisonPatient advocacy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker- LCSW position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care lists compensation for this physician position at $58k to $90k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($58k–$90k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Assessments, Advance care planning, Resource navigation, Family meetings, Conflict resolution, Disease progression education, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Palliative LCSW provides holistic support for patients with serious illnesses by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs. They facilitate family meetings, assist with advance care planning, and coordinate with medical teams to ensure patient goals are honored.

Benefits package: 401k Matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, Personal Time Off, Holiday Paid. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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