Hospice Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- ## NOTE: THE COMPENSATION IS $55-60 PER VISIT, NOT PER HOUR. PLUS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
- About the Role:
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Medical Social Worker to join our team in Saint Charles, IL. In this meaningful role, you'll provide essential emotional, social, and practical support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care. If you're passionate about making a profound difference during life's most important moments, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient and family needs, strengths, and coping abilities
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team
- Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families related to grief, bereavement, and end-of-life adjustment
- Connect patients and families with community resources, financial assistance programs, and support services
- Assist with advance care planning, including advance directives and healthcare proxy documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic, patient-centered care
- Provide bereavement follow-up support to families following the loss of a loved one
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with hospice regulations
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required
- Current licensure as an LSW or LCSW in the state of Illinois
- Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of end-of-life care, grief counseling, and bereavement support
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits in the Saint Charles, IL area
About Us
Solace Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care serving patients and families in the Saint Charles, IL community. Our patients and families choose us for our unwavering commitment to dignity, comfort, and personalized care during life's most sensitive moments. Our team members are proud to work in an environment built on compassion, collaboration, and a shared mission to bring peace and comfort to those we serve.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 18% 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)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Social Work median $80k (middle half $72k–$86k)465 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Illinois | 196 active | 6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 18% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Social Worker listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment225 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,567 in the last 30 days | 1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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