Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Medical Social Worker
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description
Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work from a university approved by the Council for Social Work Education.
Current Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW) required. LCSW preferred. Work or internship experience in a health care, child welfare or mental health setting preferred. Experience working with children and families. Ability to think proactively, creatively, and take initiative appropriately. Demonstrates excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a part of multiple teams. Spanish language abilities and skills strongly preferred. Stamina and energy to maintain direct patient contact on a regular basis with seriously ill persons, to coordinate multiple demands made on time, and to fulfill on-call requirements as assigned. Job Duties:
Coordinates service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum. Makes necessary referrals to other team members and/or community resources. Collaborates with the family to assist them in utilizing community service linkages. Meets daily with the inpatient floor case manager to review inpatient census, as well as to proactively identify and address any potential barriers to discharge, should this social worker be assigned to an inpatient unit. Identifies, assesses, and responds to child/family needs; includes in this process (identification, assessment, response) age-specific developmental needs, psychosocial needs, cultural needs, and spiritual needs. Particularly focuses on addressing the social and emotional needs of families that impact on a patient's medical treatment and outcome. Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, reliable, and beneficial. Utilizes these relationships for the patient's well-being and treatment. Provides timely and effective intervention for families in emergency/crisis situations. Documents in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with professional standards. Communicates with members of the health care team, through formal and informal means of transmitting information, in order to provide optimal care of patients and families. Maintains and role models professional boundaries within social work and health care teams. Addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care. Participates in the team's group problem-solving and program planning. Recognizes that response to the customer and the changing environment may involve going beyond the confines of the traditional job description. Performs administrative and project management duties, as assigned. May precept social work students. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork. Education
Master's Degree: Social Work (Required) Pay Range
$59,280.00-$96,720.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Support email:
candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description
Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work from a university approved by the Council for Social Work Education.
Current Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW) required. LCSW preferred. Work or internship experience in a health care, child welfare or mental health setting preferred. Experience working with children and families. Ability to think proactively, creatively, and take initiative appropriately. Demonstrates excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a part of multiple teams. Spanish language abilities and skills strongly preferred. Stamina and energy to maintain direct patient contact on a regular basis with seriously ill persons, to coordinate multiple demands made on time, and to fulfill on-call requirements as assigned. Job Duties:
Coordinates service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum. Makes necessary referrals to other team members and/or community resources. Collaborates with the family to assist them in utilizing community service linkages. Meets daily with the inpatient floor case manager to review inpatient census, as well as to proactively identify and address any potential barriers to discharge, should this social worker be assigned to an inpatient unit. Identifies, assesses, and responds to child/family needs; includes in this process (identification, assessment, response) age-specific developmental needs, psychosocial needs, cultural needs, and spiritual needs. Particularly focuses on addressing the social and emotional needs of families that impact on a patient's medical treatment and outcome. Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, reliable, and beneficial. Utilizes these relationships for the patient's well-being and treatment. Provides timely and effective intervention for families in emergency/crisis situations. Documents in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with professional standards. Communicates with members of the health care team, through formal and informal means of transmitting information, in order to provide optimal care of patients and families. Maintains and role models professional boundaries within social work and health care teams. Addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care. Participates in the team's group problem-solving and program planning. Recognizes that response to the customer and the changing environment may involve going beyond the confines of the traditional job description. Performs administrative and project management duties, as assigned. May precept social work students. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork. Education
Master's Degree: Social Work (Required) Pay Range
$59,280.00-$96,720.00 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Support email:
candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr