PACE Case Manager

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker shares the responsibility of identifying social and emotional needs of each participant. The position assists with arranging services to meet the needs of the participants, providing liaison between the participant, family, facility staff, and the community. Assess all participants behavioral health needs, gathers and analyzes information from available sources including family, agencies, friends and others. The Social Worker formulates and communicates treatment information to other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and collaborates with the IDT on ongoing treatment and care decisions. The role also coordinates or provides services including individual, group, family, marital and/or group psychotherapy and serves as a resource to staff and community regarding psychosocial issues.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
A minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population (or must receive appropriate training upon hiring if less than one year of experience but meets all other requirements).
Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Current American Heart Association CPR Certification.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

2 years of hospital, counseling, community-facing, or senior-focused, social work or relevant fieldwork placement in mental health field or home care.
Experience working as a member of an inter-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting.

Responsibilities

Identify social and emotional needs of each participant.
Assist with arranging services to meet participant needs.
Provide liaison between the participant, family, facility staff, and the community.
Assess all participants' behavioral health needs.
Gather and analyze information from available sources including family, agencies, friends, and others.
Formulate and communicate treatment information to other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
Collaborate with the IDT on ongoing treatment and care decisions.
Coordinate or provide services including individual, group, family, marital, and/or group psychotherapy.
Serve as a resource to staff and community regarding psychosocial issues.