at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: Medical Social Worker -
Location: Chicago, IL
Per Diem
Hours: Days: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Rotating Weekends
Required Travel: No
A Brief Overview:
Provides direct social work assessment and services to patients and families. Shall act in accordance with hospital and department philosophy, the NASW code of ethics, federal, state, and local laws, and other regulatory bodies such as HFAP.
What you will do:
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
Performs psychosocial assessment/evaluation of patients and significant others
Implements a plan of care to attempt to resolve psychosocial problems.
Completes and maintains department records and statistics. Documents case activities in
the medical record.
Responds to off hour emergency calls, as required for consistent delivery of services.
Participates in education for patients and significant others.
Acts as patient advocate and resource person to staff and the community on social work issues.
Maintains updated resource information for the department.
Participates in providing New Employee Orientation
Provides supervision to MSW Interns and LSW staff
Provides In-Services/Education for the department
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
What you will need:
Masters Degree Social Work Required
1 Year of social work experience in healthcare setting preferred.
Ability to work with interdisciplinary personnel, patients and families.
Manages assigned caseload responsibilities.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Required
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.