Medical Social Worker LSW

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; rotating weekends and holidays
• Hospital: Ascension St Francis
• Location: Evanston, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
• Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and ProfessionalRegulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department ofFinancial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.

• Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations and/or patient records.
• Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and other health providers to ensure effective implementation of health plan.
• Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, appropriateness of services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.