Two years' experience in healthcare or related social services
Experience with relevant populations preferred
Knowledge of care management and community-based interventions
Responsibilities
Work directly with patients and families to address needs and achieve care goals
Conduct comprehensive social work assessments to develop care plans
Connect patients and families to internal and community resources
Provide care management and support programming as directed
Document client interactions in designated software
Maintain communication with referring Rush clinics
Promote clinical services by referring clients to relevant clinics
Represent the department at meetings and public events when needed
Benefits
Full-time hours with a structured schedule (9 AM to 5 PM)
Engagement in a community-focused healthcare system
Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment
Potential for collaboration with multiple healthcare disciplines
Access to diverse patient populations within an integrated health system
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Social Work & Community Health
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Rush University System for Health community. This position provides social work services from a variety of referral sources and connects those patients and community members to relevant resources both internal to rush and in the community. This position supports relevant programming for the aforementioned population also and may serve as a representative of their department in meetings and presentations. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information: Required Job Qualifications: • Master's Degree in Social Work. • Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Illinois. • Two years' experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services.
Preferred Job Qualifications: • Experience with relevant population(s). • Professional qualities such as initiative, self-reflection, commitment, responsiveness and adaptability. • Knowledge of care management, community-based interventions, assessment, counseling and/or motivational interviewing. • Computer literate (Microsoft Office and others).
Physical Demands: n/a
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities: • Job Responsibilities: 1. Works directly with patients and their families to address unmet needs and provide the necessary social work services them achieve their care goals. 2. Carries out comprehensive social work assessments by phone or in-person to develop a plan of care for the patient and/or family. 3. Connects patients and their families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community, to address their needs. 4. Provides care management and/or support programming for aforementioned population as outlined by Manager. 5. Documents all client interactions in either the Epic, LCM software and/or other spaces as indicated by Manager. 6. Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through consistent and timely communication. 7. Promotes Rush University System for Health clinical services by referring clients to relevant Rush clinics. 8. Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other public engagements on an as-needed basis.
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