About this role
Job Title Hospice Medical Social Worker, MSW Location Chicago, IL, USA Additional Location(s)
Employee Type Employee Working Hours Per Week 40 Job Description
Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters
Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.
We are hiring a Medical Social Workday (MSW) for a Hospice position providing care to patients in their homes in the Chicago, IL and surrounding areas.
What You’ll Do:
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs while developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with clarity and dignity
• Apply critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
• Work independently but never alone
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory
Designed for Success
• Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
• Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
• A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement
Benefits That Support Your Whole Life
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership
MSW Qualifications
• Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work
• One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting
• Must hold, in good standing, a license as a Medical Social Worker issued by the state in which you work
• Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver’s license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
NOTICE:
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana. • By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text. • By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer