Amergis • Chicago, IL 60684
Job #2692096551
$ 34 / hour
Amergis is looking for Medical Social Workers to provide medically necessary intervention, in accordance with physician's orders, to patients who have social or emotional problems. The patient's social or emotional problems are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition and/or rate of recovery.
Provides medically necessary social work intervention in accordance with physician's orders.
Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies interventions to meet the established patient goals.
Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
Facilitates patient referrals to community agencies when appropriate.
Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multidisciplinary.
Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs as related to the patient's current status and prognosis including terminal illness.
Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
Must be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
1 year of recent experience working in a hospital as a Social Worker required
1 year of experience working with diverse populations
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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