at Ascension Health in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Details
+ Department: Ambulatory Care Management
+ Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
+ Hospital: Ascension Offsite-REMOTE
+ Location: Des Plaines, IL
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Investigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional,
economic and environmental problems
+ Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
+ Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient’s relatives to ensure compliance with patient’s treatment plan.
+ Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
+ Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
+ Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Drivers License preferred.
+ Social Worker preferred.
+ Licensed Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, preferred.
Education:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
+ Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field required.
Work Experience:
+ 3 years of experience preferred.
+ Previous experience in family therapy required and working in an inpatient psychiatric unit preferred.
Additional Preferences
- 2 hours travel time of Des Plaines, IL
*LSW, LCPC or LCSW strongly preferred!
*Behavorial Health Experience Strongly Preferred!
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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