Our Licensed Social Worker opportunity provides a comfortable balance between work and your life. Work with our team to help bring a meaningful impact to our patients and your practice.

SCHEDULE: 32 HOURS PER WEEK, NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, AND NO HOLIDAYS.

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.

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university required.
2. Current Illinois designation as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the principles, practices, techniques and professional standards in the field of social work.
4. Knowledge of community resources, health care system and interdisciplinary functioning.
5. Interpersonal communication, advocacy and analytic skills required to work with patients and families, and various medical professionals within and outside of the organization.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Clinical Manager at designated site of care.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

 About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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.

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