Licensed MSW
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Licensed Social Worker
Part Time (20 hours/week)
Position
Summary:
- Provides psychosocial and supportive intervention, consultation and education to patients/families to assure comprehensive services throughout a patient's hospitalization, leading to a successful transition for discharge or transfer. Utilizes the Social Work process to determine the individual patient needs and the appropriate community resources to assure continuity of care from hospital to home or another health care facility.
- Contributes to the training of Social Workers and other health care professionals to enhance the educational programs of the Loyola University Health System.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required:
Masters Degree Minimum
Experience:
Required:
None
Preferred:
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
Licensed Social Worker State of Illinois Preferred:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Illinois
Position
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the patient's mental and social functioning by providing a psychosocial screen/history, assessment, resource information, counseling and a discharge plan.
- Responds to immediate requests and ensures a comprehensive medical plan by communicating the psychosocial and/or discharge information to the medical team verbally and through documentation in the patient's medical record. Completes discharge plan requirements, i. Attends service line multi-disciplinary rounds, unit meetings and meetings specific to the assignment responsibility to facilitate continuity of patient care. Provides educational and psychosocial programs to patients and families and enhances the educational programs of LUHS. Adheres to the Social Work Code of Ethics and ensures on-going professional education to provide state of the art psychosocial and discharge care.
- Works with Social Work students as a Field Instructor in conjunction with the Department of Social Work Student Coordinator and the specific University Liasion.
- Meets the Department of Social Work management accountabilities of attendance at Social Work Staff meetings, completes medical record chart notes and statistical reports, completes LUMC mandatory education classes and regulatory compliance, etc
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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