Social Worker LSW - Care Facility & Utililzation

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Upon Hire
• Work may require travel to other Carle Health facilities or patient homes. May drive a Carle Health vehicle, rental or own vehicle. Upon Hire
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements. Upon Hire

Education: Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

• Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care.
• Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients/families to support their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.
• Educates patient/family regarding Advanced Directives and facilitates/documents advanced care planning conversations with patients/surrogate decision makers including First Steps and IPOST/IPOLST.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients/families to health and social services, health insurance, public assistance and other resources to meet patient identified needs.
• Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standards.

• Serves as a patient/family advocate in support of patient confidentiality, informed consent, patient autonomy, and self-determination.
• Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse, neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and/or guides others in the process as mandated.
• Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.
• Supports culturally competent services and assists with arranging interpreter services as needed.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for.
• Provides information and education to physician and other team members in understanding the psychosocial implications of illness and disease progression for the patient/family.
• Participates in mentoring new employees and/or supervising social work interns as requested.

• Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patient-centered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers.
• Facilitates and/or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care.
• Facilitates patient/family meetings to enhance family support of the patient's care.
• Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care.

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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