Lsw Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: LCSW@Rock Island Company: Valforce, Inc. Location: Rock Island, IL Description: We are looking for a LCSW who can work as an integral member of a medical team consisting of nurse case managers, physicians and behavioral health professionals. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with no overtime expected. Specific duties include: - provide screening, assessment, specialty referral and longitudinal care management to indivduals with conditions and concerns related PTSD and TBI. - function as behavioral health referral resources and subject matter expert for the non-behavioral health staff. - develop and implement clinical programs that improve the care of adult beneficiaries.

Job Title: LCSW Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Seeking someone who is energetic, self-motivated and has impeccable organization skills willing/able to service patients in a nursing home setting that have mental illnesses. Individual will be required to lead and engage patients to attend group therapy where you will discuss topics related to their illness in regards to coping, socialization and personal well-being to improve quality of life. Duties will include: Bringing patients to group and returning them after Documentation of group sessions Assessment of patients Preferred Candidates Include/have experience in: Group Therapy Public Speaking Social Work

Job Title: LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS/ LICENSED CLINICAL PROF. COUNSELOR Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND COUNSELORS NEEDED !! FULL OR PART-TIME WORK AVAILABLE. EARN $30 AN HOUR. AUTUMN HEALTHCARE OF ILLINOIS is seeking LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS and LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS for available positions working with senior clients and developmentally disabled adults. Perform psychosocial interviews and psychotherapy. Eligible candidates must possess license in good standing in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor. ONLY FULLY LICENSED CLINICIANS WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE NO CALLS ABOUT INTERNSHIPS OR PRACTICA PLACEMENTS. Interested candidates should submit a resume/C.V. to Pamela Brazelton-Sykes Register to View for more information

Job Title: part time social worker wanted Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: part time social worker for home care of clients., work at your own tme.

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Company: Greenville Regional Hospital Location: Greenville, IL Description: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides resources and other professional services and/or clinical treatment to clients, patients and families. This position is responsible for the coordination of service delivery and provides direct client services within the outpatient setting, including diagnostic assessment, intake and referral, counseling, community support and the development and implementation of treatment plans. Further options available for involvement in a day treatment outpatient behavioral health unit. Greenville Regional Hospital reflects a strong history of health care services to the community and surrounding area. As an independent, non-profit organization, we have developed a reputation for hiring great employees to join our team as well as attracting top physicians. Through innovation, a strong eye on the future and planted in over forty years of tradition, we have become a critical link within the local healthcare system. We are a full-service hospital that provides obstetrics, outpatient behavioral health, long-term care, a senior living community, emergency medical services as well as cardiac rehabilitation, inpatient/outpatient surgeries and outpatient specialty clinics. Our employees are our strongest link to providing outstanding patient care. Consider joining the team and making a difference! For additional information and to apply on-line, please visit us at www.greenvilleregionalhospital.com . Greenville Regional Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: La Grange Memorial Hospital Location: Chicago, IL Description: Social WorkerDepartment: Case ManagementSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st Shift (DAYS)Hours: 8am-4:30pmJob Details: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients, family members, and/or groups. Meets the psycho-social needs of patients and their families, plans for discharge of patients and helps enable patients to utilize medical care. Provides consultation to medical and other personnel regarding impact of psychosocial factors on patient illness. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree. 6-12 months' experience in an acute care setting. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Job Title: Social Worker- Wheeling Admin (12674) Company: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Description: The Rehabiliation Institute of Chicago (RIC) provides an outstanding professional environment and the professional satisfaction of being the best. We also provide you with unparalleled lifestyle options, career advancement, continuing education and research opportunities, as well as highly competitive compensation and employment benefits. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago has been named the number 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America by U.S. News and World Report for 198 consecutive years and is recognized as the first rehabilitation hospital to achieve Magnet status! We have accomplished this through our commitment to excellence in nursing care in a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary environment. We fostering professional growth and development for all levels of professionals in an academic teaching environment. General Summary The Social Worker utilizes individual and group therapy skills to assist patients and their families in achieving and maintaining a maximum level of physical, social and emotional functioning. The Social Worker plans and coordinates a smooth transition to the next level of care for patients. The Social Worker provides the patient with community resources to assist the therapy team with the discharge process. The Social Worker consistently demonstrates support of the RIC statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Social Worker demonstrates RIC Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and RIC Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Principal Responsibilities: 1. Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home, social environment, family relationships, health history, patient's functioning and treatment goals. 2. Ensures that patients/families identify their goals and communicates their goals to the team. Provides basic benefit information. 3. Explains patient's background, needs, and family dynamics to the team and participates in the planning of a comprehensive post-hospital care program for the patient. 4. Assists with the decision-making process regarding discharge planning with the patient and family. 5. Determines the most effective social work treatment modality and carries out therapy to facilitate the adjustments to disability and resolve psychosocial problems with patient and/or family. 6. Implements patient/family discharge plan including: identification of D/C destination, Nursing home placements, DORS/DOA/Private Attendant Care Services, Home Health referrals, Continuum referrals (RIC), School reintegration, and Outpatient Services. 7. Identifies eligibility and assists family in applying for entitlements. Investigates alternative sources of funding for uncovered services in the community. 8. Assures written physician/provider referrals and required orders/certifications are always present in the medical record, covering the time period of services rendered and accurately reflecting the treatment procedures administered. 9. Documents all pertinent patient information and charges according to policy and procedure, including accuracy, completeness and timeliness in a manner to justify associated charges entered and to verify medical necessity. Reporting Relationships 1. Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager

Job Title: Social Worker, Asst Professor in Transplantation Company: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Location: Chicago, IL Description: Required, Master's Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE required. A doctoral degree is strongly preferred. Minimum three years clinical experience in a medical SW specialty. Transplantation experience strongly preferred.The NU appointment for a non-PhD employee is Clinical Research Associate. Minimum of five years post master's experience in a health care environment. Analytical skills necessary to independently collect, analyze, and interpret data, resolve problems requiring innovative solutions and to negotiate in sensitive situations. Demonstrated research skills as evidenced by published papers in peer-reviewed journals. A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience as a principal or co-principal investigator. Demonstrated skills in grant writing. Has provided a minimum of 2 semesters of graduate fieldwork instruction.Demonstrated critical thinking skills and independent clinical practice using consultation as appropriate. Demonstrated leadership skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Social Worker/Research Assistant Professor in Transplantation is a licensed, master prepared social worker who is an advanced practice clinician, educator, investigator, and role model for the social work profession, to NMH and professional community. The senior social worker is responsible for complex psychosocial interventions and facilitating the plan of care for potential and actual living donors (IDA role) or potential and actual recipients and their families from initial contact through post-donation or transplantation. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment at Northwestern University and must meet the university's faculty standards as well as support the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern University. Proactively collaborates with Patient Care staff, Medical Staff, and other ancillary departments integrating the Department's functions and services with other aspects of the patient care process. For each problem, issue, or concern, develops observable and measurable goals and expected outcomes in the areas of problem resolution, utilization and resource management, and patient satisfaction. Initiates and participates in scholarly inquiry regarding living donors or recipients as appropriate. AA/EOE

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER III Company: City of Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Description: Title: SOCIAL WORKER IIILocation: nullSOCIAL WORKERIIIDepartment of Family and Support ServicesBID/JOBANNOUNCEMENTThese positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Bargaining Units 01, 03, 04, 05. IF YOUAREA CURRENTCITYEMPLOYEEANDWANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TOBID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THEBIDONLYSITEAT:www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS (Oncethe website opens, go to the left hand side bar under "I Want To." and click on the link titled "Apply For." A new webpage will appear. Scroll down and click on the link titled "Bid Job Opportunities." A new webpage will appear. Click on the button titled "Get Started Online.")IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THEBOXON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY",CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID,ANDSELECT THE CORRECT BARGAININGUNIT. YOUR EMPLOYEE ID CAN BE FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HANDCORNER OF THE PAY CHECK STUB. FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY"BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID,ANDSELECT THE CORRECT BARGAININGUNITWILL RESULT IN A REJECTEDBIDAPPLICATION. Number of Positions: 2Duties: Monitors staff conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate the nature and degree of client's personal, social and family problems and developing service plans to assist clients; provides short term psychosocial counseling to assist clients in dealing effectively with their problems; provides case management, developing and implementing service plans and working with clients to address identified problems and to assist them in obtaining needed economic, social and other support services; provides counseling and in-depth intervention services to clients in need of crisis counseling or emergency intervention; coordinates services with and makes referrals to other social service providers to ensure clients obtain needed support services and assistance; meets with staff to discuss individual caseloads and to review and evaluate their case reports; provides professional guidance and assistance to staff as needed; develops and conducts staff training; develops and presents workshops to inform clients of community resources; maintains quality control of clients' case files; establishes working relationships with social service providers and agencies to develop a network of resources; drives a vehicle to field sites to meet with clients and makes home visits to clients as part of case management functions.First preference will be given to candidates speaking a second language in Spanish.THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in the Social Work (M.S.W.), supplemented by two years of progressively responsible, professional social work experience. A valid State ofIllinoisdriver's license is required. Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City ofChicagofrom accident liability.NOTE: Applicants speaking a second language in Spanish will be given first consideration. You must indicate on attached or pasted resume that you speak Spanish as a second languageANDanswer affirmatively to the screening question on the application.NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of interview/test, if applicable. NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have a permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City ofChicagofrom accident liability. You must provide your validU.S.driver's license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of interview/test/selection.NOTE: This position requires candidates to complete a writing exercise. Results will be made available upon written request to the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources once all ratings have been compiled and review of process has been finalized.VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: If you have served in the Armed Forces of theUnited Stateson active duty continually for six months and have received an honorable or general discharge, you are eligible for Veterans Preference. In order to receive Veterans preference, you need to indicate whether or not you are a Veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on your application that asks "Have you served in the Armed Forces of theUnited Stateson active duty continually for six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes Character of Service status. Failure to answer the question and attach your DD214 will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted. Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City ofChicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City ofChicago, Department of Human Resources a Register to View , TTY Register to View . You will be required to provide information regarding your request. ALLREFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANYANDALLAPPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FORCITYEMPLOYMENT City ofChicagois an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCity ofChicago Department of Human ResourcesRichard M. Daley, Mayor George Arteaga, Commissioner

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Children's Memorial Hospital Location: Chicago, IL Description: This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and their families, assisting patients and families with understanding and adhering to treatment plans, linking patients and families to community agencies and services and protective services for patients and families at risk. Essential Job Functions:Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of children identifying special developmental needs. Provides individual, family and group therapy to children and families per program. Collaborates and provides clinical consultation as needed with team members across the continuum, including intra- and inter-departmentally within the Hospital setting. Collaborates and consults with schools, social service agencies as well as city, county and state funding and placement agencies through oral and written presentation of clinical findings and recommendations. Completes all case management duties of assigned cases including discharge planning, completion of the diagnostic evaluation and referrals to appropriate support services as needed. Participates in rounds, treatment meetings, patient care conferences, staffing, multidisciplinary case conferences, etc. Maintains clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner. Participates in educational presentations at didactics, provides clinical supervision to designated personnel (trainees, staff, and interns) as assigned per program, completing evaluations as required. Collaborates with team members in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed. Works with team members and Clinical Manager and/or Clinical Director to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences. Participates in continuing education events including MYR and professional certification/licensure. Participates in departmental social work meetings, program task forces, etc. Maintains appropriate records and statistics and enhances information and referral lists for staff use. Communicates with team on changing hospital, community agency and governmental policies that impact on the treatment and care of children and their families. Addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care. Particularly collaborates closely with assigned team in addressing the social and emotional concerns of families served. Participates regularly in the team's interdisciplinary rounds. FTE status: FT-80RequirementsMaster's degree in social work from university approved by the council for social work education is required. LCSW requiredMinimum of three years of work experience in a health care, child welfare or mental health setting is required. Experience working with children and families. Ability to think proactively, acts creatively, and takes initiative appropriately. Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams.Special physical requirements - sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.