Medical Social Worker - Emergency Department

Lurie Children's Hospital

Streeterville, IL, United States
Base: $59,280.00-$96,928.00; bonus/equity: not spe...
Patient and family adjustment to illness
Protective services for children
Linkage to community agencies
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design

Job Summary

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.
  • The core functions of social work include: assisting patients and families through their adjustment to illness or hospitalization; protective services for children and families at risk; assisting patients and families with understanding and adhering to treatment plans; and linkage to community agencies and services.
  • For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match.

Matching Summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

Salary

Base: $59,280.00-$96,928.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, PTO, holidays, parental leave, 403(b) match, tuition assistance, student loan support, adoption benefits, backup childcare/eldercare, EAP, discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient and family adjustment to illness
  • protective services for children
  • linkage to community agencies
  • crisis intervention
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • caring and trusting relationships
  • maintaining professional boundaries
  • program planning and development
  • customer service focus
  • maintaining pride and ownership

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work
  • Current Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW)
  • LCSW preferred
  • Work or internship experience in health care
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Spanish language abilities preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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