Social Worker

About the job Social Worker

Social Worker needs 2 years of post-graduate experience in hospital Social Work or related settings Social Worker requires:

• 2 years of post-graduate experience in hospital Social Work or related settings.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to affect positive outcomes.
• Organizational skills necessary to prioritize and manage an appropriate caseload of patients coupled with performing the Social Worker functions.
• Self-direction required for daily work.
• Analytical skills necessary to independently collect, analyze, and interpret data, resolve problems requiring innovative solutions and to negotiate in sensitive situations.
• Licensure in Illinois. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience with pediatric populations
• Experience with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes populations (preferred)

Social Worker duties:

• Meets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Recommends a plan of intervention based on patient needs, preference and mutually established goals.
• Provides psychosocial interventions