Patient Family Counselor
Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
By joining our team, you'll 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.
Job Description SummaryThe Patient Family Counselor is responsible
for providing counseling and support for patients, families and
caregivers. This includes development of goals and objectives and
the direct provision of care for patient, family, and caregiver
support. Responsible for the most efficient and effective use of
human and financial resources in the achievement of patient, family
support caregiver support.The Patient Family Counselor 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 Patient Family Counselor 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.
Job DescriptionThe Patient Family Counselor will:
- Counsel patients and family/caregivers in relationship to
others and other identified coping difficulties.
- Conduct social evaluations including, family dynamics,
caregiving abilities, communication patterns, high risk for
suicide, neglect or abuse and plans based on evaluation
findings.
- Communicate findings to physicians, nurses, allied health and
extended interdisciplinary team.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Educate the interdisciplinary group on special needs related to
the culture of the patient, learning style, learning limitations,
communication style, roles within the family, and any special
traditions.
- Maintain clinical records on the patient, family, and/or
caregiver.
- Assist with advanced directives and the transitions to next
level of care.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best
interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Manager, PsychologyKnowledge, Skills &
Abilities Required
- Knowledge of patient family care giver support, including the
necessary knowledge, experience and clinical skills at a level
acquired through completions of a Master's degree.
- Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
Licensed Professional Counselor preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience managing a patient support
caseload in a hospital rehabilitation center for individuals with
physically disability.
- Analytical ability to solve complex administrative and clinical
problems.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and provide
direction to patient and families, as well as represent the SRAlab
outside of the Institute to community groups and officials of
health and welfare agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of
management within the Institute.Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.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.Equal Employment
Opportunity ShirleyRyan 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.
Keywords: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Joliet , Patient Family Counselor, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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