Behavioral Health Social Worker

Community First Medical Center • Chicago, IL

1d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities which support the Case Management/Utilization Management team function. Promotes optimal health care outcomes in accordance with the policies, procedures, applicable laws and contracts, philosophy, objectives and mission of Community First. This position will support our Behavioral Health Unit.

Requirements

• LSW required
• 2+ years Clinical Social Work required
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred
• Behavioral experience preferred
• Acute care Social Work experience preferred
• EMR/EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively identify alternative practice between physicians, nurses, and other health care individuals.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s clinical status and post-hospital needs and plans.
• Monitors delivery of care and the patient’s response to care during hospitalization.
• Assesses patient’s physical status to revise plan of care.
• Discusses treatment plan with patient, family and/or significant others.
• Reports/communicates changes in patient and plan of care to staff members involved in patients care.
• Educates the medical staff and other members of the team on proper documentation of services rendered.
• Screens cases for risk management, infection control, or quality of care issues.
• Identifies discharge planning needs, anticipated discharge outcomes.
• Performs admission, concurrent and discharge reviews.
• Communicates and provides updated clinical and medical information and anticipated discharged date.

Benefits

• United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans
• MetLife Dental
• MetLife Vision
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Bank
• Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Free parking
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level