LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER

Sinai Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health System, Inc. seeks a licensed social worker to assist patients and families with barriers to care, coordinating with the care team and ensuring smooth transitions through the system.

You will perform assessments, provide counseling, and link patients to community resources. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work and an Illinois license, with strong data analysis and Excel skills, plus excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker in Illinois is required or must be attained.
• Experience in health care or related field is preferred.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in Illinois

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB:

Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. Collaborates with the nurse case manager and the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely progress through the system and transitions of care. Performs core functions of assessment, advocacy, education and information, referral and linkage, coordination, and counseling and crisis intervention for assigned patients.

MINIMUM Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Health care or related field

KNOWLEDGE & 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