Licensed Social Worker - Inpatient Psych

Loyola Medicine; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Psychiatric Liaison – Inpatient Psychiatry to deliver advanced behavioral health care to inpatients and their families. The role involves crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and collaboration with the treatment team to develop individual plans.

You will participate in weekly staffing, coordinate discharge planning, and facilitate involuntary admissions and legal Petitions while ensuring documentation meets departmental standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Performance of direct specialized care with patients who have been identified as needing psychological assessment or interventions beyond the scope of general patient care practice.
• Completes Level of Care (psychosocial assessment) and participates in the development of the individual treatment plan on all inpatients.
• Regularly consults with attending psychiatrists regarding patients' condition throughout treatment.
• Participates in weekly clinical staffing with the treatment team.
• Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with the treating psychiatrist.
• Focuses on psychosocial needs of the patient including comprehensive aftercare plans and housing when indicated.
• Conducts family sessions whenever feasible.
• Facilitates legal process and documentation for involuntary admissions and medication petitions.
• Provision and promotion of the delivery of patient care in accordance with Behavioral Health Department standards of quality care consistent with accepted standards of practice.
• Timely completion of documentation consistent with established policy and procedures within patient medical record.

Job description

Description:

Loyola University & Medical Center in Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Liaison – Inpatient Psychiatry. The Behavioral Health team is seeking future colleagues with a passion to provide advanced behavioral health knowledge and skills including direct and indirect assessment and care to patients and families, crisis intervention, support group facilitation, behavioral health education and problem solving in all clinical care areas. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Employment Type

Full time

What You Will Do

• Performance of direct specialized care with patients who have been identified as needing psychological assessment or interventions beyond the scope of general patient care practice.
• Completes Level of Care (psychosocial assessment) and participates in the development of the individual treatment plan on all inpatients.
• Regularly consults with attending psychiatrists regarding patients' condition throughout treatment.
• Participates in weekly clinical staffing with the treatment team.
• Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with the treating psychiatrist.
• Focuses on psychosocial needs of the patient including comprehensive aftercare plans and housing when indicated.
• Conducts family sessions whenever feasible.
• Facilitates legal process and documentation for involuntary admissions and medication petitions.
• Provision and promotion of the delivery of patient care in accordance with Behavioral Health Department standards of quality care consistent with accepted standards of practice.
• Timely completion of documentation consistent with established policy and procedures within patient medical record.

What We Offer

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

Compensation

Salary Range: $26.83 - $41.59per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.