at Trinity Health in Westchester, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
* This position is located at the Westmont office and in Loyola Primary Care clinics *
Join our dynamic team and use your Social Work knowledge, skills and abilities to their fullest!
As a Social Worker on this team, you will be providing care management and coordination in the ambulatory setting. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will be central to working with Medicaid, Medicare and Commercially insured patients to support them in their care journey.
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to include the primary care physician, specialists, nurse case manager, community health worker, pharmacist, to coordinate care for patients/families presenting with social, financial or biopsychosocial needs. This position is to support the referrals from care coordinators and providers in the ambulatory setting seeking biopsychosocial and behavioral health services for their patients. Identification, assessment and treatment of mental health conditions, such
as depression and anxiety;
Case management/care coordination , particularly for individuals with chronic and/or complex medical conditions; ¦ Patient navigation, especially for patients moving among different health care levels (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home health, or long-term care); ¦ Counseling on adjustment to chronic disease, life planning and end-of-life issues; ¦ Identification and referral for specialized services, such as drug and alcohol treatment, legal services, financial and employment counseling, and housing support; ¦ Education and support programming (e.g., diabetes education, parenting classes, domestic violence support programs) for individual and groups; ¦ Assistance with entitlements, medications, transportation, and advance directives; ¦ Assessment and intervention in domestic violence and child abuse situations; ¦ Outreach and coordination with other community resources and agencies; and ¦ Community-level advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
Education:
Required: Masters Degree
Specify Degree(s): Social Work
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Illinois
Strong knowledge of Medicaid services and processes are highly desired for this position.
Care Management certification preferred (CMSA/ACMA/ANCC)
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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