For over100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of familiesin the Oak Park and surrounding areas.

Our kind, caring hospital staff have apassion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employeesare the heart of our facility.

If you are looking for a family atmosphere, acompany committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our fivecore values of Quality.

Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency.

Position Summary :

Social Workers in hospitals provide frontline services to patients with conditions spanning the entire healthcare continuum.

Working in concert with the multidisciplinary team, SWs sensitize providers to the social and emotional aspects of a patient’s illness.

They use their case management skills to help patients and families address the social, financial, and psychological issues related to their overall health.

The SW assesses the patient’s transitional care needs, performs psycho-social assessments and discharge planning relevant to the patient’s medical treatment.

Hospital discharge planning is a process that involves determining the appropriate post-hospital discharge destination : identifying what the patient requires and beginning the process of meeting the patient’s identified post-discharge needs (482.

43 CoP : Discharge Planning).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs psychosocial assessments and transitional care screens on all patients as per department and hospital policy.
• Participates in care planning based on age specific needs.
• Initiates discharge planning process within first 24 hours of admission or next business day.
• Monitors patient's length of stay in coordination with the Nurse Case Managers. Addresses barriers to discharge and discusses with the multidisciplinary team.
• Serves as contact resource fo patients, families and surrogates and meets family and / or significant others to discuss patient’s post-acute treatment needs and discharge planning according to HIPPA and hospital privacy guidelines.
• Educating patients / families on the levels of health care (i.e. acute, sub-acute, homecare, LTACH, hospice etc.), community resources and goals of care.

Services may also include non-traditional health care (i.e. transportation, MOWs, homemaker services etc). Provides the patient / family a list of facilities and services in the geographically area requested by the patient.

• Arranges essential durable medical equipment as ordered by the physician (i.e. bed, wheel chair, infusion, enteral feedings etc).
• Sends appropriate medical information to providers as per patient preference prior to discharge in accordance with HIPPA and hospital policy.
• Understands and educates patient / family / staff that patients have the right to participate in the development and implementation of their post-acute discharge care.
• Coordinates patient / family conferences to discuss treatment plan, goals of care and post-acute needs.
• Provides consultation to staff regarding psychosocial, bioethical issues and discharge barriers as well as possible community resources.
• Attends weekly staffing rounds and provides input as appropriate.
• Assures appropriate communication with referral sources during inpatient treatment, if indicated.
• Assists with setting up Tele-Psych evaluations as requested by the physicians.
• Works with psyche intake units to promote a safe transfer to inpatient psyche as per physician referral.

Other Responsibilities :

1. Adheres to downtime procedures.

2. Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

3. Performs both essential and non-essential job functions in a safe manner as identified by West Suburban Medical Center.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of and models the mission and core values of West Suburban Medical Center through behavior and attitude.

5. Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops / seminars.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Clark Manor -

DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY : The primary purpose of the Social Services Designee to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility's Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met / maintained on an individual's basis.

Bachelor's degree and SNF experience required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations

Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life

Participate in developing facility social work policies

Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings

Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation

Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident.

Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure

Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve quality of life / care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs

Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs / issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs / issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions

Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs

Ensure or provide support and education to residents’ / family members / significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services

Provide groups for residents’ / family members / significant others as appropriate to their needs

Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facility

Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services before the resident's return to the community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Science Field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education).

2. Experience in long-term care facility 2+ years.

3. Familiar with behavioral health population and has de-escalation skills two years' experience

4. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office

5. Resourceful team member and creative problem solver.

6. Exceptional listening skills and present a positive composure.

7. Must be presentable with interpersonal skills

Benefits : 401k Matching

401k Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimburse

Paid Time off

Flexible work Schedule

Job Description

A Knock At Midnight (AKAM), is looking for a part-time Counselling Social Worker to join our team and help young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 to whom we provide Information Technology training services live better lives by helping them develop problem-solving skills to address anxiety, emotional, and traumatic issues.

The Counseling Social Worker’s responsibilities include building relationships with young adults by listening to and assisting them in developing habits that improve their lives and overcome stress, anxiety, and behavioral issues.

The Counseling Social Worker will work directly with young adults to understand and address their anxiety and emotional needs to help them live healthier lives.

Counseling Social Worker’s responsibilities include :

• Schedule individual and group sessions to help build relationships
• Assess young adults to identify their problems
• Evaluate and assess individuals to create and employ counseling plans based on individual needs
• Adjust counseling plans as needed
• Engage in discussions with young adults to ensure they feel comfortable
• Record student information and manage confidential files
• Establish collaborative working relationship with young adults based on trust and respect
• Empower young adults to address their issues, take control of them, and make positive changes to their behavior

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Counseling Social Worker or similar role
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Express empathy and sensitivity when dealing with young adults
• Highly analytical mindset
• Good problem-solving skills
• Relevant training and / or certifications as a Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Qualifications

• At minimum, bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• At least one to three years experience in counseling

Skills and relevant work experience :

• Interpersonal skills, excellent capacity to build a trusting relationship with young adults
• Analytical skills, will need to evaluate young adults to discover their issues
• Written communication skills, will need to keep detailed client reports and must be able to write well
• Empathy and compassion, must be able to work with young adults who experience various issues including but not limited to,

bereavement, domestic violence, traumas, anxiety, depressions, etc.

• Non-judgmental approach, must not pass judgement or advice onto young adults’ actions or feelings

The Stepping Stones Group is currently hiring Master's Level Social Worker s who would like to work with children in a school-based setting in Burbank, IL!

Qualifications :

• IL Social Worker License - PEL Preferred
• School Experience Preferred

About the Position :

• Full Time Opportunities
• In-Person Services
• Full School Year
• Work School Hours
• Dedicated Support Team
• Support & Guidance
• Dedicated Clinical Director
• Professional Development Stipend
• Free Supervision for Licensure
• Virtual Professional Library (Bridge Academy) available
• Live CEU Events Monthly
• Foundations Mentoring Program
• Online Resources and Tools
• Professional Certification Offerings

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health & Wellness Stipend
• Student Loan Repayment
• 401(k)
• Referral Program
• And More!

The Stepping Stones Group is transforming the lives of children, families, and communities nationwide with our exceptional therapeutic and behavioral health services.

Together we can stand even stronger behind our mission to bring children and families first-class mental health services.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job #1250 - Clinical Social Worker - Illinois

Impact Recruiting Solution - Remote, IL

JOB TITLE ( # 1250 ) : Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor - Illinois

CMS’s Long-Term Care Basic Training and SMQT certification are required

Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor to fill an opening with a Quality Improvement Consulting Company and will work in a technically exciting environment supporting internal and external customers nationwide.

Requirements of the Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor :

• Must have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Must have successfully completed CMS’s Long-Term Care Basic Training and passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT).
• Must have at least two (2) years of recent experience working as a surveyor accrediting or certifying facilities that serve the residents of long-term care facilities.
• Must maintain current licensure to practice as an LCSW
• Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process.
• Ability to set priorities independently and collectively in performing survey tasks.
• Ability to openly discuss conflicts / controversy, and to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time on a regular basis is required

Benefits of the Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor :

• The salary for this position is $72,000 To 80,000 / yr
• This is a Full-time position (Monday - Friday)
• Flexible paid vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel
• All travel expenses paid directly by the company
• Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use
• Employee discounts
• Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Extensive training opportunity
• Predictable work schedule