Medical Social Consultant (Complex Care) Hiring Department: Health Social Work
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027702
Posting Close Date: 10/29/2024
Position Number: CF4455, CF4460
About UI Health: The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond.
A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities.
It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges.
UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.
UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday, and Sick.
In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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UI Health is seeking a Medical Social Consultant (Complex Care) to join our Health Social Work team.
The Social Worker provides counseling, comprehensive psychosocial assessment and related functions for patients identified as needing Social Work support or intervention.
Serves as a collaborative partner with the members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate an appropriate transitional care plan.
Duties & Responsibilities: Meets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Recommends a plan of intervention based on mutually established goals.
Conducts and documents initial psychosocial assessment, appropriate interventions, and expected transition in a comprehensive, clear, timely and legible manner.
Facilitates health care surrogacy and/or guardianship process.
Coordinates groups for supportive interventions or educational opportunities.
Addresses financial issues related to insurance coverage and payment.
Conflict resolution, management of complex family dynamics impacting plan of care and discharge planning.
Investigation, management and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect.
Assesses for depression and suicidal ideation using validated tools.
Provides supportive care for patients considered for hospice/palliative care.
Performs assessments of the physical environment and adequacy of support systems.
Participates in the development and evaluation of case management tools in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Maintains competency for Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Clinical Licensure (LCSW).
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required: Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area.
Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button , please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.
Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.
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