Riverside Healthcare is hiring: LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER in Kankakee

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Social Worker to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing psychosocial support, advocacy, and resources to patients and their families. The Licensed Social Worker will work within a multidisciplinary team to address the complex needs of patients, facilitate care coordination, and enhance overall patient well being. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving patient outcomes and navigating the healthcare system effectively.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients to identify needs, strengths, and resources. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings taking into consideration age specific growth, growth and development, and cultural influences.
• Counseling and Support: Provide individual and group counseling to patients and families dealing with medical, emotional, and social issues. Offer emotional support, crisis intervention, and problem solving assistance.
• Resource Coordination: Identify and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources, services, and support networks. Assist with accessing financial aid, housing, transportation, and other necessary services. Keeps current on all regulatory changes.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, and other health care team members to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the care team to ensure seamless coordination of services. Actively participate in daily huddles, flash rounds, patient care conferences, and morning hand off reports.
• Advocacy: Advocate for patients needs and rights within the healthcare system. Assist patients in understanding their treatment options and make informed decisions about their care. Report and coordinate mandated child and elder abuse and neglect and domestic abuse and patient abuse as required by law.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient interactions, assessments, and care plans. Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards for documentation.
• Education and Training: Educate patients and families about coping strategies, treatment plans, and available resources. Provide training and support to other healthcare professionals on social work related topics. Assist in developing and revising policies.
• These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Non essential Duties

• Administrative Duties: Assist with administrative tasks related to patient care, such as preparing reports, managing correspondence, and attending meetings.
• Program Development: Contribute to the development and evaluation of social work programs and initiatives within the healthcare facility.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical social work role, preferably within a healthcare setting.

Preferred Experience

• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in electronic health records EHR and social work documentation
• Knowledge of community resources, healthcare regulations, and patient advocacy principles
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Commitment to providing patient centered care and continuous professional development
• Recent experience in the healthcare industry

Required Licensure/Education

• Masters Degree in Social Work MSW from an accredited institution
• Current Illinois Social Worker license

Preferred Education

• Other relevant social work certifications are a plus

Pay

USD 34.18 - USD 44.45 per hour

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level