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 the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (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. UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities. 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 which includes; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday, and Sick. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
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 for patients deemed non-decisional by the medical team.
- Coordinates groups for supportive interventions or educational opportunities.
- Addresses financial issues related to insurance coverage and payment, refers to Financial Case Management Unit.
- Conflict resolution, management of complex family dynamics impacting the plan of care and discharge planning.
- Investigation, management, and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of minor children and vulnerable adults.
- Assesses for depression and suicidal ideation using validated tools.
- Provides supportive care for patients considered for hospice/palliative care.
- Address needs for patients who are unhoused.
- Performs assessments of the physical environment and adequacy of support systems to prevent a crisis and/or hospitalization.
- Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of case management tools in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development and social work CE requirements.
- Maintains competency for License 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. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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