Social Worker LSW/LCSW Behavioral Unit Registry Inpatient
Company: Humboldt Park Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Completes a comprehensive bio psychosocial
assessment of patients/families then evaluates patient and family
information, selects appropriate Social Work methods, develops,
implements and evaluates a plan in conjunction with the Case
Manager and the multidisciplinary team. Actively participates and
provides pertinent information in length of stay meetings,
discharge planning rounds, during unit daily report, clinical
practice teams and department meetings. Initiates patient/family
and provider team meetings to develop and plan strategies related
to psychosocial and economic issues, particularly those related to
care progression and transition. May act as the liaison between
patients/families and all providers of care within and external to
the organization on social issues. Serves as the lead in obtaining
legal guardianship and competency determinations. Completes and
disseminates all necessary legal and clinical documentation as
required. Facilitates patient appointment setting and addresses
patient perceived barriers to care. Provides daily follow-up
communication for the purposes of referral, assessment of needs,
and assistance in making appropriate healthcare choices, etc. for
patients seen during non-coverage hours. Monitors patient's length
of stay in coordination with the Utilization Review Department, and
initiates discharge planning process within first 24 hours of
admission. Alerts department management of potential length of stay
issues. Participates in the development of effective treatment
plans for assigned cases. Presents summaries of social service
assessments, involvement, and recommendations for each case at the
regular multidisciplinary patient staffing, as assigned. Is
knowledgeable of psychiatric disorders and population served in the
Behavioral Medicine Is able to develop individualized treatment
plan, perform individual counseling and group therapy. Provides
leadership for group therapy and documents the participation and
progress of each patient assigned to group in the progress notes,
once per week. Provides family assessments and family therapy when
ordered by the psychiatrist. Assists in milieu management, and
appropriately works with other staff in rule and limit setting
within the unit. Also included are de-escalation skills. Licensed
clinician LSW or LCSW. BLS Certified Most have a Masters Degree in
Social Work Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. Compensation: Pay or
shift range: $22-$30 hourly The estimated range is the budgeted
amount for this position. Final offers are based on various
factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications
and other job-related reasons. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Life
Insurance Short Term Disability 403B PTO The hospital prohibits
discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture,
language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex,
sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
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