Social Worker - Children's Park Ridge

Department:

09121 AMG Park Ridge 1675 Dempster POB - Building Operations

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position offers support to our Satellite clinics. If there is a need may need to travel to location. Main location In Person on site in Park Ridge. Full time hours.

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

Licensure:

LSW or LCSW in IL.

Education/Experience Required:
MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting. The candidate must recognize age specific needs and behaviors. Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards.

Previous Pediatric hospital experience required.
 

Major Responsibilities:
Discharge planning for hospital inpatients
Assess patients for discharge planning needs.

Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy.

Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge.

Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs.

Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy.

Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges.

Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources.

Provision of counseling services to patients and families
Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems.

Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements

Provision of in-services to assigned units and attendance.

Functions as a member of the care management team


Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning.
MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
N/A
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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