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Form of work$ 34 / hour
Maxim Healthcare Services 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Adheres to all Maxim policies and procedures while providing services to patients.
- Adheres to all Maxim expectations with regards to preparation and submission of required paperwork.
- Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
- May be asked to participate in Multi-disciplinary Patient Care Conference, PI Committees, Professional Advisory Board and Maxim in-services programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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) or must obtain licensure in the state of Illinois within 6 months of starting employment
- 1 year of experience working in a hospital as a Social Worker required
- 1 year of experience working with diverse populations
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.
