Social Worker/ LCPC Theraputic Preschool Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, LPC

Job Description

Job Description

About Lumiere Children's Therapy: We work with children with communication disorders, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional disorders, language delays, sensory integration issues, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and social skill challenges. We believe collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families, so they become allies in their child’s development and specific challenges. 

Come join one of the fastest growing, truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Children's Therapy is looking for an extraordinary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW) to work in our interdisciplinary setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kiddos we serve.

Here is what we will give in return: We will offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide in-house training to help support you and hone your skills. This Social Work position can grow into full time as your caseload grows.

The Social Worker LSCW, LPC will coordinate and provide social services for patients of all ages. The services will be provided in accordance with the philosophy, mission, standards and policies of National Social Work Association.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the social service program, drafting supporting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program. Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.

• Makes home visits to assess patients psychosocial status. Communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual problems. Maintains accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.

• Works closely with members of the Lumiere team in the development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.

• Develops working relationships with leaders in community resource groups, representing the agency at meetings and on various committees that address the social needs of patients such as Council on Aging, Developmental Services, etc.

• Acts as a resource person for other members of the health care team, providing consultation in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems.

• Maintains knowledge of the field including Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement sources.

• Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities. 

• Provides positive client relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other hospital departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.

• Respond to emails daily

• Note completion within 48 hours

• Adheres to company policies.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.

• Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work.

• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting with home care experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and own transportation to make home visits.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• The ability to complete assignments in all types of weather and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments in patient homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.

• May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.

Benefits

• 401K 
• Chicago paid sick time
• PTO 
• Holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability 
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• State Licensure
• Reimbursement for membership dues for affiliate associations
• CEU
• Bereavement-2 days

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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