Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
1+ years of social work experience in a healthcare setting required
1+ years of home health or hospice social work experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of medical social worker modalities and treatments required
Basic computer skills required
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills required
Responsibilities
Maintain clinical record information according to established standards
Evaluate patients as assigned and assist the healthcare team with social and emotional factors
Perform home assessments to identify social needs and implement assistance plans
Counsel patients and families to promote healthy practices
Utilize community resources to address unmet healthcare needs
Report observations to case managers and participate in team care planning
Demonstrate effective communication with team members, patients, and families
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile
Company-provided phone and laptop/iPad
Flexible scheduling with participation in weekend coverage and call rotation
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
Engagement with community resources to enhance patient care
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
120 N OAK ST
City:
HINSDALE
State:
Illinois
Postal Code:
60521
Job Description:
Schedule: Full Time Days Shift: Days Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Location: Great Lakes Regions covering the North and South Suburbs.
Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile
Company provided phone and laptop/iPad
Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and readily accepting assignment and patient care responsibilities, including participation in weekend coverage and call rotation.
Complies with all department policies, procedures, practices, and standards of care.
Evaluates patients as assigned.
Assists the physician and home health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health.
Performs home assessments to evaluate potential social needs. Conducts visits to evaluate patient needs and implements a plan of social service assistance.
Counsels patients and family members to develop attitudes and behaviors supportive of maximum health practices.
Utilizes community agencies and alternative resources to assist patients and families in resolving unmet health care needs, financial, and environmental difficulties.
Reports pertinent observations to the case manager/supervisor and attending physician. Participates in the team process through cooperative efforts with team members in developing the patient care plan and team conferences.
Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of medical social worker modalities, treatments and skills. [Required]
Mental health counseling, services to the aged/ill. [Preferred]
Broad base of available private and government resources. [Required]
Problem solving abilities. [Required]
Positive interpersonal communication skills. [Required]
Basic computer skills required. [Required]
Education:
Master's [Required]
Field of Study:
Social Work
Work Experience:
1+ social work experience in a health care setting [Required]
1+ home health or hospice social work experience [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) [Required] OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW) [Required]
Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
Driver's License (DL) {Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
