Job DescriptionLocation: Chicago, ILHospital: RUSH University Medical CenterDepartment: Psych Substance Use - OfficeWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)SUIT Inpatient Social Work Role – General Expected DutiesIndependently initiate and complete clinical and case management social work encounters with patients, with an emphasis on supportive counseling/Motivational Interviewing.Assessments can include, but aren’t limited to:Comprehensive psychosocial assessment (psychosocial history, substance use history, etc)Exploration of stages of changeMotivational Interviewing discussion around patient’s ideas for change, goals for recovery, harm reductionAgenda mapping and prioritization of next stepsEducation about what substance use treatment is, what to expect.Eliciting and troubleshooting worries, questions about treatment.Introduction to the idea of MAT in medically appropriate patients.Manage all aspects of substance abuse related discharge planningHelp create complete aftercare plan, which may include:Appointment schedulingCommunicating pertinent information to outpatient providers, particularly SUIT Clinic.Coordinating as needed with inpatient case manager and other specialty teamsCoordinating across multiple community-based organizations.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary SUIT team and provide your clinical assessment of patient.Participate in daily interdisciplinary roundsCommunicate anticipated barriers with SUIT clinic team for new or returning patients.Role with Students, Residents and FellowsTrainees are guest members of the SUIT team who are here to learn an interdisciplinary model of careYou may be asked to participate in the general education of trainees.Data Collection· Participate in data collection and other grant related projects that support SUIT.Other information: Required Job Qualifications:• Master's degree in Social Work.• Current LSW licensure in the State of Illinois.• Two years of experience providing social services in healthcare or community setting• Experience utilizing motivational interviewing and/or in a managed care environment.• Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and team-building skills.• Ability to function independently, to organize and be self-motivated.• Ability to sense problems or potential problems.• Ability to apply inductive and deductive reasoning to information received and identifying relationships between seemingly unrelated events/information.Preferred Job Qualifications:• Current LCSW licensure in the State of Illinois.• Behavioral health experience.• Familiarity with electronic medical records.Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Position Social Worker, LSW - Psych Substance UseLocation US:IL:ChicagoReq ID 4875