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Social Worker MSW

Traditions Health · Peoria, IL · $69,300–$81,900 a year · Full time

Posted Mar 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience as a social worker in a health care agency.

What they are checking: Whether they meet the experience requirement and understand medical social work.

Tell me about a time you had to make a quick decision to meet a family's urgent need.

What they are checking: Whether they act decisively under pressure, which the posting describes as part of the job.

How do you share your findings with the interdisciplinary team?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute useful psychosocial information that shapes the plan of care.

How do you keep up with deadlines and documentation while doing emotionally heavy work?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and avoid burnout in hospice social work.

What would you do

A family can't afford the extra help they need at home. What community resources would you look for in the Peoria area?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to find local resources and connect families quickly.

Two adult children are fighting about their father's care. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can mediate family conflict and keep the focus on the patient's wishes.

During a visit you suspect a patient is being neglected or financially exploited. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know their reporting duties and can protect a vulnerable patient.

About the work

Walk me through a psychosocial assessment you'd do on a first hospice visit.

What they are checking: Whether they cover family dynamics, coping, finances, advance directives and grief risk in a structured way.

How do you help a patient complete advance directives or talk about their wishes?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide sensitive planning conversations clearly and respectfully.

How do you spot a family member who is at high risk for complicated grief?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify risk factors and plan bereavement support early.

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The full job description

As published by Traditions Health.

The Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our growing hospice team in Peoria, IL! What Can Traditions Health Offer? · Work/Life Balance · Competitive Pay and Benefits · Supportive Senior Staff · Autonomy · More Time to Care for Your Patients Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family. Job Qualifications Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program. Experience: One year social worker experience in a health care agency. Knowledge and Skills: • Working knowledge of community resources • Good interpersonal skills • Hepatitis profile Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Essential Functions: • Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals. • Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. • Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. • Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. • Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. • Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process, and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care. • Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients. Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve . At The Care Team, our purpose has always been clear: to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com Careers : We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities. Compensation Range: $69,300.00 - $81,900.00 Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include: • Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision. • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Company sponsored life insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Short and long-term disability insurance • Accident & Critical Illness • Employee Assistant Program • Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match • Mileage reimbursement • Continuing education opportunities Traditions’ Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.

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