Social Worker

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a PRN Social Worker for our Palos Heights team.

Hourly Pay: $60 + mileage reimbursement

Coverage Area: Dolton, Homer Glen, Homewood, Orland Park

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Marketplace

What You’ll Do:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding physical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • Illinois: LSW or LCSW
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in health care. Experience in a home health care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance