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title: Social Worker, Hospice at Addus HomeCare
description: Addus HomeCare is hiring for the Social Worker, Hospice role in Vernon Hills,
  IL. Pays $62K–$80K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Addus HomeCare |
| **Location** | Vernon Hills, IL |
| **Salary** | $62K/yr - $80K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 |
## Description

**JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Social Worker for our growing team!** **New competitive salaries, immediate opening available, generous time off packages, 401K + match and so much more!**

**Apply today and start your career with JourneyCare!**

**Qualifications:**

- Social Work Degree
  * MSW required
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

**HOURS**: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM - On-Call Rotation Afterhours and Weekends

**Location**: Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, 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 11309 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY!**

**#ACHOS**

**#IndeedHOS**

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. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
## Skills

- Licensed Master Social Worker
- Referral Processing
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medicaid
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements
- Employee Programs
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Transportation

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/social-worker-hospice-at-addus-homecare-01a0fa56-affe-75ed-85b9-79802e703574?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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