Social Worker

Holy Family Medical Center•Des Plaines, IL

7d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker provides emotional support, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referrals, and referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families dealing with issues related to hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma. The role provides case management and milieu management, completes psychosocial assessments, supports the development and re-evaluation of treatment plans, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning. The Social Worker completes required documentation and maintains a clinical record for each client throughout their stay. The position is in the Case Management department at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is full-time, day shift, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related field.
Current registration as an intern with the Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
Complete Behavior Violence Prevention training within three months of hire and maintain current status annually.
Hospital-based case management or care coordination experience.
Strong discharge planning experience and clinical knowledge to anticipate and address patient care needs.
Basic understanding of care transitions and alternate levels of care.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience is preferred.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current is preferred.
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a related field is preferred.
Current BCLS certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families.
Provide information and referrals, including referrals for financial assistance and supportive services.
Provide case management and milieu management.
Complete psychosocial assessments.
Assist with the development and re-evaluation of treatment plans.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinate discharge planning.
Complete necessary documentation and maintain a clinical record for each client during their stay.