Licensed Social Worker, Emergency Department
About The Position
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. We’re seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in our Emergency Department. What we offer: Benefits from Day One Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today Competitive Shift Differentials Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center) Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center Referral Rewards Strong Team Culture Career Growth Opportunities What you will do: Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of comprehensive care management services., Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals to appropriate resources. Serves as a liaison for complex transitions/discharges between the hospital and community agencies for the exchange of clinical and referral information. Contributes to training of social work professionals as part of the education program at LUHS. Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies. Discusses with interdisciplinary team the discharge plan and any barriers to a safe discharge. What you will need: Master's degree required in Social Work. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred. Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively. Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations. Salary Range: $30.00 - $41.59 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Requirements
- Master's degree required in Social Work.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of comprehensive care management services.
- Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals to appropriate resources.
- Serves as a liaison for complex transitions/discharges between the hospital and community agencies for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
- Contributes to training of social work professionals as part of the education program at LUHS.
- Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies.
- Discusses with interdisciplinary team the discharge plan and any barriers to a safe discharge.
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Daily Pay!
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
- Childcare
- Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
