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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

To support an integrated and comprehensive Performance Improvement program for MacNeal Health Network. Objectively and systematically assess, monitor, evaluate and improve the processes that affect the quality of patient care, ensuring compliance with: MacNeal Health Network mission and values, The Care Management Program, rules and regulations, MacNeal policies and regulatory standards.

Utilizing established practice and professional standards, this position assesses and provides intervention concerning disability resulting from emotional, social and economic stresses of illness; identifies and provides interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families; resource for complex discharge planning needs.

Great opportunity for a Social Worker (part time) to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

We are seeking a Social Worker who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact.

The position supports referrals from providers in the ambulatory setting seeking biopsychosocial and behavioral health services for their patients.

¦ Identify, assess and management of mental health conditions, such

as depression and anxiety;

¦ Case management/care coordination, particularly for individuals with

chronic and/or complex medical conditions;

¦ Patient navigation, especially for patients moving among different health care levels (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home health, or long-term care);

¦ Counseling on adjustment to chronic disease, life planning and end-of-life issues.

¦ Identification and referral for

specialized services, such as drug and alcohol treatment, legal services, financial and employment

counseling, and housing support.

¦ Education and support programming (e.g., diabetes education,

parenting classes, domestic violence support programs) for individual and groups; ¦ Assistance with entitlements, medications, transportation, and advance directives.

¦ Assessment and intervention in domestic violence and child abuse situations.

¦ Outreach and coordination with other community resources and agencies, including our internal Community Health Worker team; and

¦ Community-level advocacy on behalf of patients and families.

We offer our employees:

• Benefits from Day One

• Competitive compensation

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center

• Educational Stipend

• Referral rewards

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We seek colleagues with:

Education :

Master's degree and LCSW in IL required.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work. Minimum of six (6) months of prior social work experience in a hospital setting. Current certification by the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker. (L.S.W.). Familiar with Joint Commission standards.

The interpersonal skills necessary to consistently establish and maintain effective relationships with the Medical Staff, hospital personnel, outside agencies and payers.

The analytical skills required to assess patient/family needs and to develop appropriate interventions and the listening skills to effectively support patients.

Organizational skills to prioritize and manage a complex case load and multiple responsibilities.

Communication skills to effectively work with patients and families of various ages and cultural backgrounds.

Independent, self-motivated and detail oriented.

Ability to take call and work flexible hours including weekends.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran