Licensed Social Worker

Sinai Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health System is seeking a Licensed Social Worker for its Center for Substance Recovery. This role involves comprehensive assessments and therapy for patients with substance use disorders. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social Work, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

403 b with matching contributions

Work-life balance - Personal time off & Schedule

Medical / Dental / Vision

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in Illinois required.
• Experience in substance use disorder assessments.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and assessments for substance use disorders.
• Assist in complex discharge planning.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams on patient care.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Advocacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

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About Sinai Health System

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital,

Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities. Medical Detox Experience.

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Licensed Social Worker - Job Description:

On the Center for Substance Recovery, the LSW works in collaboration with the patient, nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary team. This role provides comprehensive substance use disorder assessments (ASAM), complex discharge planning and provides therapy for patients while on the unit. The social worker assists patients and families to identify the psychosocial barriers that impact their recovery and discharge planning process. The Social Worker provides assessment, advocacy, education about the effects of substance use, along with the process of recovery, referral and linkage to the next appropriate level of care for continued substance use services, coordination, counselling, and crisis intervention to assigned patients. Services are provided in the inpatient settings. This role works is in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan that is safe and effective for the patient. The role is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the transition of care needs under the direction of the System Director of Behavioral Health and Center for Substance Recovery.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 b with matching contributions
• Work-life balance - Personal time off & Schedule
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Health care or related field

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to create and analyze data, perform gap analysis. Proficient in Excel, other Microsoft Office products
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment

Required Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Illinois

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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