--- title: Hospice Social Worker at Addus HomeCare description: Addus HomeCare is hiring for the Hospice Social Worker role in Barrington, IL. Pays $62K–$80K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/hospice-social-worker-at-addus-homecare-01a1613a-da71-7703-a1da-bfccd1d20957 date: 2026-10-22T02:19:51Z og_description: Join Addus HomeCare as Hospice Social Worker in Barrington, IL. Pays $62K–$80K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2e7tro.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Addus HomeCare | | **Location** | Barrington, IL | | **Salary** | $62K/yr - $80K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Description **About the Role** At JourneyCare Hospice, we believe that every moment matters. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join our growing team. In this role, you will be the heart of our psychosocial care, guiding patients and their families through some of life's most meaningful transitions. If you are looking for a career where your empathy meets your expertise, we want to invest in you. **Qualifications:** - Social Work Degree * MSW strongly preferred - Current State Licensure in Social Work - Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice or medical social work in either hospital, palliative care or home health capacity is greatly desired. - Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required **HOURS**: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM **On-Call Expectations**: 1-3 shifts/month On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends: **Weeknights**: 5PM-8AM and **Weekends**: 8AM-5PM and 5PM-8AM **Location**: Barrington, IL. **What We offer:** - Great culture and team atmosphere - Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month - 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match - Generous time off accruals - Mileage Reimbursement - Paid holidays - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Referral Program - Merit Increases - Employee Discount Programs **What You’ll Do:** - Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required - Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided - Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care - Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs - Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies **Salary Range: $62,000-$80,000 - Offer based on experience** **TEXT 12064 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY!** Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. 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