Licensed Social Worker - Burr Ridge Day Rehab, Full-time, LSW
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Job Info

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The Licensed Social Worker utilizes individual and group therapy skills to assist patients and their families in achieving and maintaining a maximum level of physical, social and emotional functioning. Responsibilities include working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to advise family caregivers, and patients, and help plan a smooth transition to the next level of care.

The Licensed Social Worker will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Licensed Social Worker will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities
The Licensed Social Worker:

1. Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home, social environment, family relationships, health history, patient's functioning and treatment goals.
2. Explains patient's background, needs, and family dynamics to the team and participates in the planning of a comprehensive post-hospital care program for the patient.
3. Collaborates with Licensed Clinical Social Worker to determine the most effective social work treatment modality and carries out therapy to facilitate the adjustments to disability and resolve psychosocial problems with patient and/or family.
4. Collaborates with other health care professionals to develop, manage, and measure the effectiveness of the transition program.
5. Assists patient and family with community integration and referrals including DORS/DOA/Private Attendant Care Services, Home Health referrals, Continuum referrals, School reintegration, and Outpatient Services.
6. Identifies eligibility and assists family in applying for entitlements. Investigates alternative sources of funding for uncovered services in the community.
7. Participates in professional organizations and activities; assists in the orientation of other health care professionals in understanding the services and purpose of social work.
8. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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