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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Campus 20201 S Crawford Ave Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 The Social Worker II collaborates with individuals, families, and groups to address psychosocial challenges through a process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, this position works directly with patients and their caregivers to resolve personal crises and support a therapeutic milieu to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The Social Worker is also responsible for overseeing the general case management and care coordination of assigned patients. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Asses the psychological status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment. Carry out social evaluations and interventions based on evaluation findings. Provide information to patients or families and care givers and community agencies. Provide patient and family-focused therapeutic crisis counseling. Continuously update case manager. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Qualifications Required Master's Degree Social Service 2 years Acute Care Hospital Preferred 2 years Mental Health or related Community Healthcare Preferred Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely JOB RANGE: Social Worker II $63356.80-$87120.80 INCENTIVE: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.