Hospice Social Worker — BSW, MSW, LSW or LCSW
LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care
Central Office: 800 E. Northwest Hwy., Suite 526, Palatine, IL 60074
Service Area: Cook, Kane, DuPage, Lake and McHenry Counties
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time, based on availability
Setting: Community-based hospice care in patient homes and facilities
Bring Your Hospice Experience Somewhere It Is Valued
LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care is a nurse-led, 4.9-star-rated hospice built around people, clinical quality and compassionate care—not volume.
We are seeking an experienced, thoughtful Hospice Social Worker who understands the importance of presence, communication and practical support at the end of life. You will work closely with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team that respects the social worker’s role in delivering truly comprehensive hospice care.
Candidates with a BSW, MSW, LSW or LCSW will be considered. Responsibilities, compensation and scope will be aligned with education, licensure and hospice experience.
What You Will Do
- Complete psychosocial assessments within your education and scope of practice
- Provide emotional, psychosocial and practical support to patients and families
- Assist with advance care planning, goals-of-care discussions and end-of-life concerns
- Help families navigate caregiving challenges, grief, changing family dynamics and community resources
- Coordinate supportive services and connect families with appropriate programs
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, CNAs and other interdisciplinary team members
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary group meetings and care planning
- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant documentation
- Travel to patient homes and facilities throughout your assigned service area
What Experienced Hospice Social Workers Will Appreciate
- A nurse-led organization that understands interdisciplinary hospice care
- A meaningful role in patient and family care planning
- Leadership that values communication, collaboration and professional judgment
- Community-based work with the autonomy to manage assigned responsibilities
- The opportunity to support patients and families during one of life’s most important transitions
- A growing organization where experienced professionals can contribute ideas and help strengthen care delivery
Qualifications
- BSW or MSW from an accredited social work program
- Active Illinois license when required for the position and assigned scope
- Hospice, palliative care, home health or healthcare social work experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of end-of-life care, family systems, grief and community resources
- Strong assessment, communication, organization and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining connected to the interdisciplinary team
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory
- Commitment to dignity-focused, patient- and family-centered care
Physical and Environmental Requirements
This position requires comfort working in real homes and healthcare facilities where layouts vary, pets may supervise and not every doorway was designed with healthcare in mind. Team members must be able to safely navigate these environments and perform the essential responsibilities of the role.
Compensation
Compensation is based on education, licensure, hospice experience and assigned scope:
- BSW / LSW: $45,000–$65,000 per year
- MSW: $55,000–$80,000 per year
- LCSW: $75,000–$105,000 per year
Part-time compensation will be structured according to the agreed-upon schedule and role responsibilities.
Benefits and Support
Benefits vary by employment status and may include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)
- Employee referral and incentive programs
- Mileage and toll reimbursement
- Collaborative interdisciplinary support
Join LifeChoice
Bring your hospice knowledge, compassion and professional experience to a team that understands how valuable social work is to excellent end-of-life care.
Apply through Indeed with your resume.
Learn more about LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care at www.mylifechoice.org.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the position, service territory and next steps.
Pay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation and feel comfortable traveling to patient homes and facilities throughout the Chicagoland area?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hospice: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Social Work License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Palatine, IL 60074 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palatine, IL 60074
