Licensed Social Worker - Care Management

Humboldt Park Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home. Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in similar role required
Master’s degree in Social Work required
Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure required within 6 months of employment.
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

3+ year of experience in similar role preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates discharge planning from admission. Assesses needs that may come up for patients and is proactive to prevent any delays in discharge.
Active participation in IPOC (Interdisciplinary rounds) working closely with Case Manager, Nurses, and Physicians.
Prepares psychosocial evaluations and care plans age appropriate to the patient/family needs.
Assesses and diagnoses the psychosocial needs of the patients, caregivers, and families through initial history including medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, community resources, and ADLs. As well as, considers risk management and how these needs are impeding the plan of care.
Develops discharge plans relevant to patient needs, available options and patient preferences. Makes all appropriate referrals to other community service agencies in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, interventions, and procedures necessary, with an emphasis on self-determination of the client system.
Utilizes clinical skills including individual, couples, and group modalities to better meet the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop improved clinical skills and expertise.
Maintains an up-to-date, accurate and appropriate record of all social work activities in patient’s medical chart.