Social Worker Home Health
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Home Health Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the Unit team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is required. Assesses the home care patient's psycho-social needs as related to their family background and environment as it impacts the medical condition and the prognosis for positive outcome; formulate and implement an effective treatment program to meet those needs; and coordinate with all disciplines regarding the patient's social welfare.
Requirements
- Masters of Social Work services from an accredited school with licensure or licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
- 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting post licensure preferred.
- A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
- Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use)
- Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling, and documentation system
- Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports with strong documentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time management and self organization skills
- Licensure in Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
- Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families.
- Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patient and optimal quality of life for patient, family and significant other following Advocate's MVP of Equality.
- Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care, following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
- Demonstrates respect and understanding of peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Excellence.
- Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
