Licensed Social Worker, PRN

Trinity Health

5d • $30 - $42

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. Loyola University Medical center has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Management Team for coordinated patient care delivery across the continuum.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work and LCSW in IL required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of prior social work experience in a hospital setting.
• Current certification by the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker. (L.S.W.).
• Familiar with Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Supports referrals from providers in the ambulatory setting seeking biopsychosocial and behavioral health services for their patients.
• Identify, assess and management of mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
• Case management/care coordination, particularly for individuals with chronic and/or complex medical conditions.
• Patient navigation, especially for patients moving among different health care levels (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home health, or long-term care) parenting classes, domestic violence support programs) for individual and groups; assistance with entitlements, medications, transportation, and advance directives.
• Assessment and intervention in domestic violence and child abuse situations.
• Outreach and coordination with other community resources and agencies, including our internal Community Health Worker team; and community-level advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Counseling on adjustment to chronic disease, life planning and end-of-life issues.
• Identification and referral for specialized services, such as drug and alcohol treatment, legal services, financial and employment counseling, and housing support.
• Education and support programming (e.g., diabetes education,

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees