Hospital Social Worker: Crisis Support & Care Coordination

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin seeks an experienced social worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and case management for patients and families facing hospitalization or illness. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning coordination and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, and an intern registration with the appropriate board; inpatient/outpatient behavioral health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required.
• Current registration an intern with Board., as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma.
• Provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Education

Bachelor’s degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field, Preferred

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin seeks an experienced social worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and case management for patients and families facing hospitalization or illness. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning coordination and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, and an intern registration with the appropriate board; inpatient/outpatient behavioral health