Lsw Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Medical Social Worker-LCSW/LSW Company: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. Location: Willowbrook, IL Description: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. is a community-based organization with an ongoing mission to find creative solutions that add quality to end-of-life care. With locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area, we recognize that individuals and families are the experts in their own care and we continuously strive for excellence beyond accepted standards. We are seeking experienced MSW candidates dedicated to the patient/family focus of hospice and palliative healthcare delivery to service for our Blue Team service areas including: Blue Island, Oak Lawn, Burbank, Bridgeview, Oak Forest etc., and Red Team service areas including: Oswego, Sugar Grove, Aurora, Yorkville, and surrounding communities. As a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, the Medical Social Worker provides social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum function and coping capacity of each patient and family member, while following all hospice policies and procedures, in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. This position supports the Provider Relations activities of the organization, and assists the hospice physician and other members of the hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems in order to establish a plan of care that fosters the personal worth, spiritual well-being, and human dignity of each patient. Required Qualifications: Masters of Social Work from an accredited school Licensed in the State of Illinois as an LSW or LCSW Current CPR certification Previous experience in hospice, home health or an acute care environment Strong focus on customer service Strong computer skills preferred Company Overview: Come grow with us! We have made it our mission to cultivate an environment that values our employees; rewarding them with independence as well as support. This is what has driven our phenomenal growth, including locations in 12 states. Response Information: Join our caring and compassionate team today! For immediate consideration, please email, fax or mail your resume and cover letter to: Carolyn A. Croswell, Director of Human Resources Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. 606 Potter Road Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View For more information and complete job descriptions, please visit our website at www.seasons.org

Job Title: Mental Health Leader-Social Worker Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Chicago, IL Description: This position is located in the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 12) Office in Hines, IL.  Duty station will be the Hines VA Medical Center or the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.  VISN 12 is comprised of 7 VA hospital, 32 community based outpatient clinics with over 14,500 employees covering a 4-State area which include major medical research and leading national programs.  The VISN 12 Office provides direction and oversight to VHA facilities in the Network.VISN 12 mental health programs are equally as diverse as the Network with basic and specialty mental health services provided at all access points through a combination of VA, non-VA, DoD, and telemental health resources.  In addition, VISN 12 is the home of specialized treatment programsincluding residential care, a national Polytrauma Center, TBI Residential Care, and PTSD Residential Rehabilitation care.There is only one vacancy for this position, however, the positon may be filled by a Physician, announcement HYB-10-504-VISN; Nurse IV, announcement HYB-10-504V-N4; Psychologist, announcement HYB-10-504V-PSY.  Please refer to the appropriate announcement number for qualification requirements.Relocation expenses are authorized.  A recruitment / relocation incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate.

Job Title: Case Worker Company: Illinois Mentor Location: Rockford, IL Description: We currently have a Case Worker position available in the Rockford, Illinois area. The position will assist in developing, monitoring, and coordinating client individual service plans including providing individual and family case management, coordinating home visits, attending judicial reviews, and maintaining client records and reports. The Case Worker will participate in a rotational on-call system providing emergency coverage and crisis intervention support. The position is full time and offering a competitive benefits package & mileage reimbursement. Requirements Education BA degree in psychology or social work Experience Minimum two years foster care experience with emotional/behavioral or medically complex children. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Child CCA, 402, CERAP and Child Welfare License required. Other Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a team-orientated environment. Ability to proficiently use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Reliable, personal transportation and the ability to travel to home visits, court/ACRs and other required meetings in areas of responsibility. Must maintain valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Job Title: Social Worker/Geriatric Care Manager Company: Company Confidential Location: Chicago, IL Description: Geriatric Care ManagerQualified Candidates should submit resumes to Register to View for immediate consideration We are  looking for a compassionate person to join the  team of professional staff.  As a leader in professional Care Management and Caregiver services, the Company prides itself in creating unique solutions that enable older adults to remain in their homes as long as possible. These premier services are led by the professional Care Manager, and tailor made to meet each client’s individual need. Sharing the  value of “Employee Invested,“ the Company  is proud to support their Care Management team by helping them to further develop their skills and knowledge, and recognizing their achievements.  They offer a wide range of support, from peer mentoring, monthly in-services and tele-conferences, membership in professional associations, and the annual Care Management conference.  Likewise, they  recognize the Care Manager’s need for flexibility and maintaining a work/life balance which supports the staff, while continuing to meet the client’s needs. This Care Manager opportunity will help support the local market.  Ideal candidates will have experience in the Home Health or Home Care industry.  They will have the desire to work closely with the Caregivers, providing oversight, supervision, training and education to ensure the delivery of quality service. Primary Responsibilities Include: ·        Conducting comprehensive  assessments of older adults·        Developing and implementing a customized plans of care based on assessment·        Interviewing, selecting and providing oversight of in-home staff to ensure clients needs are well met·        Anticipating client/caregiver issues to proactively address and maintain quality care·        Communicating/documenting all activities with appropriate parties

Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker Company: Rockford Memorial Hospital (RMH) Location: Rockford, IL Description: Provides direct service to patients through initial psychiatric assessments, individual, group and family therapy when indicated. Also provides discharge planning for assigned patients. Current License (LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC) required. Master Degree required. Minimum 3 Yrs Relevant Experience required.Paygrade 14

Job Title: Social Service Case Worker Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Looking for a challenge while giving back to society during this time of stress to most Americans? Provide direct social services to Southeast Asian and other immigrants, refugees and needy in the northeast Chicago port of entry. This position involves mastering multiple complex programs and rules as involved with Medicare Part D, SSI Disability, Immigration, Energy Assistance, Weatherization, and other such programs. Position requires understanding of Southeast Asian cultures and patience/ empathy with clients whose education, English, and knowledge of Amercican culture is limited. The position also requires multimedia outreach to such needy clients, some social work counseling, referrals, reporting to and interaction with funders, etc. Accuracy is of the essence to assure clients? access to programs. Written and spoken articulateness in English is required to make reports, file appeals, and write correspondence to funders. Written and spoken Chinese or Vietnamese is required to interpret or explain complex English terms. And most important, people skills and a genuine caring for people with a sensitivity for others would round out the near perfect applicant for this position. BSW, MSW or degree in social/ human sciences preferred. If this position seems to fit you, drop us an E-mail to set up a chat at our offices at South-East Asia Center, 5120 North Broadway.

Job Title: Social Worker/Part-Time Company: Blessing Hospital Location: Quincy, IL Description: Part-Time Days/Evenings Exempt Days/Evening Bachelors Responsible for addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing clinical social work evaluation, individual and group counseling and cultural diversity and advocacy expertise that is linked to community resources - will work in collaboration with the health care team to ensure timely, cost effective discharge and transition planning - BSW from a CSWE accredited program required - MSW w/two years of clinical social work experience preferred - experience working in discharge planning and previous work experience in skilled/acute care facilities needed - completion of LCSW credential within the first three years of employment is encouraged - must possess current IL Social Work license

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Company: Cancer Wellness Center Location: Waukegan, IL Description: Employer Information About Cancer Wellness Center The Cancer Wellness Center is a non-profit organization that provides psychosocial support, conseling, wellness, and education for cancer patients, their families and friends. There is no charge for any of our services. View all our jobs Job The Cancer Wellness Center is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week)licensed clinical social worker to offer counseling, group facilitation and outreach for our newest satellite center in Waukegan and our Grayslake program. Bi-Cultural & Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred. These two centers offer services one afternoon/evening a week. They are located less than 15 minutes from each other. This clinician will also spend some time in our main center in Northbrook. Willingness to connect with other agencies and services to build a network for awareness and referral to our centers. This is a ground floor opportunity to impact the development of a completely new service for a vastly underserved population. NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No Relo)

Job Title: Social Worker MSW Company: Resurrection Health Care Location: Chicago, IL Description: Social Worker MSW Facility: Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL Department: Case Management Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day/PM rotation Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm M-F w/every other weekend rotation Job Details: Masters degree is required Under the general direction of the Manager of Utilization Review, the Social Worker MSW collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary departments, patients and families to develop, implement, participate in and evaluate treatment/discharge plans for patients with selected diagnosis and complex needs. Collaborates with nursing staff, medical staff/Administration to provide appropriate standards of care in a supportive, efficient and cost-effective manner. Responsible for monitoring the Utilization Management activities and assisting with performance Improvement Programs in assigned areas. Plays a major role in monitoring and evaluation of patient care. Is responsible for monitoring, implementing and evaluating treatment/discharge plans, counseling and variance analysis for patients on critical paths in assigned areas Two years of health care experience preferred MSW is required State of Illinois licensure - LSW or LCSW

Job Title: Renal Social Worker ( MSW ) - Ma Company: DaVita Location: Chicago, IL Description: Title: Renal Social Worker ( MSW ) - Maryville, IL (Will Train in Renal!)Location: Illinois-MaryvilleBe different. Do what you love.Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients and their families cope with the effects of kidney disease. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Social Worker.* Fun, relationships-based culture-patient- and teammate-driven* FORTUNE 500 stability-with the nation's largestindependent provider of dialysis services* TrainingMagazine Top 125 award-winning education* Multiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalities* Rewards for your stellar performance* Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average-treating more than one-third of the dialysis population (that's approximately 100,000 patients!)* Exceptional benefits-including the healthcare industry's most generous profit sharing program* Dedication above all to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure-at over 800 hospital units and approximately 1,300 outpatient dialysis clinics nationwide We seek a licensed or registered (as required by state regulations) social worker who can communicate effectively and compassionately with all types of physically and mentally disabled patients and their families. This role requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Keen interviewing and assessment skills, impeccable attention to patient confidentiality, and at least two years of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting preferred.Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.Go tohttp://careers.davita.comto learn more or apply.To learn more about DaVita and the world of dialysis,click here.Follow DaVita onFacebookandLinkedInDaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.