Social Worker

Job description

• DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
• The Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and family members. Assesses psycho-social needs of patient and provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. Discusses plan with multidisciplinary team to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, plans for discharge of patients and helps enable patient to utilize medical care and access community resources.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional/Educational
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Two years of experience in a hospital setting and experience with Behavioral Health patients preferred.
• Fulfills requirements of continuing education for Social Service staff.
• Case Management certification (ACM, CCM) or successful completion of Case Management certification within three years of employment preferred.
• State of IL license as a LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, or related field required.
• DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.
• Personal
• Requires good oral and written skills and knowledge of community resource and services.
• Work requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required.
• Self-directed learner; enthusiastically seeks ways to improve patient care and motivate others to participate in improvement activities. Possesses leadership skills and knowledge of hospital operations.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and families, and all care providers.
• Possesses advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directing.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package; while this position is not eligible for most benefits, it does include:
• Paid time off (PLAWA)
• Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program