Medical Social Worker - ER - Weekends

Davita Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a part-time Medical Social Worker to join their team at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. This role involves providing direct patient care and coordinating health and social welfare resources. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and a valid LSW or LCSW license, along with preferred experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• License: LSW or LCSW license required.
• Two years' post-graduate experience preferred; healthcare and/or mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient continuum of care and case management services.
• Support Nursing services and other clinical and non-clinical ancillary services.

Skills

Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Experience with MS Office

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

PositionHighlights:

• Position:Medical Social Worker

• Location:Swedish Hospital

• Part Time:16 hours

• Hours:Saturday & Sunday 2, 8 hour shifts

What you will need:

• License:LSW or LCSW license required

• Education:Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work required

• Certification:CPR BLSCertification required

• Experience:Two years' post-graduate experience preferred; healthcare and/or mental health experience preferred

• Skills:Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform preferred. Experience with MS Office.

What you will do:

• Provide comprehensive direct patient continuum of care, case management services

• Coordination and referral to health and social welfare resources and discharge planning in conjunction with the Continuum Care Manager or Care Navigator

• Functions as integral member of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team

• Supports Nursing services and other clinical and non-clinical ancillary services in assuring the continuum of care for patients and in maintaining the quality of service delivery

• Will also serve as patient advocate