Licensed Social Worker /Licensed Counselor

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Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: LSW/LPC/LCSW/LCPC

Department:
BHS - Assessment and Referral - Emergency Room (ER)

Employment Type:
Part Time (24 hours)

Shift:
Day shift and every other weekend

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital .

The Behavioral Health team is seeking a LPC/LSW/LCPC/LCSW - Assessment and Referral. This future colleague should have the passion to provide advanced behavioral health knowledge and skills including direct and indirect assessment and care to patients and families, crisis intervention, support group facilitation, behavioral health education and problem solving in all clinical care areas.

What you'll do:

Assessment & Referral - Assessment and Referral - Intake - ER

Provides psychiatric and substance use assessments, crisis intervention and consultation to the Emergency Department and nursing units. Responds in person and via telephone to those in behavioral health crises. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families who are in acute distress. Determines appropriate level of care through the assessment process. Facilitates admissions to psychiatric treatment or provides appropriate outpatient referrals when indicated. Completes eligibility/benefit verifications and insurance pre-authorizations. Consults with on-call psychiatrist on all patients. Coordinates incoming transfers to Behavioral Health units from other facilities. Completes legal paperwork prior to admission. Collaborates with nursing staff regarding patients' medical needs and placement on appropriate inpatient psychiatric units.

We offer our Psychiatric Liaison

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you'll need for this job:

• Required: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Master's Degree and full clinical license two years post Master's.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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