Licensed Social Worker, Emergency Department

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

6h•$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 . We’re seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide psychosocial support and care coordination in our Emergency Department. Hours: 7pm - 7am - Night shift with alternating weekends

Requirements

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.

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!
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