Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Home Services
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview The Home Services Social Worker identifies the
psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment.
Social work interventions range from resource support
identification and acquisition (including community support,
financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling
and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as
part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Hours may
vary depending upon census and program need. This career
opportunity qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Qualifications
Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Master's
Degree Social Work Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licenses/Certifications Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Driver's License
- Secretary of State (SOS) And Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies
Experience Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience Hospice
1 years Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Ability to
work as part of a team. Responsibilities Essential Functions
Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to
identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and
problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or
life situation. Develops a bereavement plan of care to address
family member/care giver needs. Interprets and communicates
pt/family faith and culture traditions. Identifies and communicates
when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and
psychosocial care provided by other team members. Educates patient
and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches
their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs. Visit
notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner
according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and
transmitted according to time line. Documents psychosocial
patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW
interventions within patients' electronic medical record.
Implements social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength
of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of
community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d)
enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying
patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for
patient/family cultural beliefs and values. Evaluates effectiveness
of social work plan of care and modifies intervention as indicated.
Facilitates and supports patient decisions and communication of
self-determined life care decisions. Provides care according to
plan of care/orders. Develops social work plan of care in
collaboration with IDT. Practices in a manner sensitive to the
needs of patients and families. Daily practice and documentation
are evidence of understanding of palliative/comfort philosophy and
approach (versus aggressive/curative treatment). Identifies and
responds to indicators of imminent death, addresses patient/family
needs at time of death. Demonstrates understanding of Medicare
Hospice Benefit including benefit eligibility, qualification for
admission, election process, certification, recertification,
transfer, non-recertification and revocation. Utilizes Memorial
Funds appropriately and submits documentation in a timely manner
according to policy. Complete or assist and educate the
patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will,
HCPOA, and POLST forms. Department Specific Job Function Assist
with Transportation barriers Assistance with Referrals for lack of
access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills Make
referrals for help in the Home Assistance with Applications
(Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI) Make Elder Abuse/Neglect Referrals
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose
you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a
workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and
empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively
impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all
at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work
together to support patient care across central and southeastern
Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and
a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and
advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation
of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois
College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical
school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle
Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health
Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston
Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s
highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several
communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth
and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more
information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $27.36per hour -
$45.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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