Social Worker
Company: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
Location: Westchester
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:** This position is
located at the Westmont office and in Loyola Primary Care clinics
**Join our dynamic team and use your Social Work knowledge, skills
and abilities to their fullest!As a Social Worker on this team, you
will be providing care management and coordination in the
ambulatory setting. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will
be central to working with Medicaid, Medicare and Commercially
insured patients to support them in their care journey.Works
collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to
include the primary care physician, specialists, nurse case
manager, community health worker, pharmacist, to coordinate care
for patients/families presenting with social, financial or
biopsychosocial needs. This position is to support the referrals
from care coordinators and providers in the ambulatory setting
seeking biopsychosocial and behavioral health services for their
patients. Identification, assessment and treatment of mental health
conditions, suchas 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; and - Community-level advocacy on behalf of patients and
families.Education:Required: Masters DegreeSpecify Degree(s):
Social WorkLicensure/Certifications:Required: Licensed Clinical
Social Worker State of IllinoisStrong knowledge of Medicaid
services and processes are highly desired for this position.Care
Management certification preferred (CMSA/ACMA/ANCC)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. Associated topics:
advocate, cell, coordinator, forensic, mental, sickle, social
service, substance, tirr, women
Keywords: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, Carol Stream , Social Worker, Healthcare , Westchester, Illinois
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