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Licensed Social Worker - LSW
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$68,965 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Employment Type:
- Full time
Shift:
Description:
- 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.
- 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.
- 1-2 years of previous job-related experience required.
- Experience in the ER or acute hospital setting preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
Compensation:
Salary Range:
$30.00 - $46.51per 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.Benefits:
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- 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.