Social Work Case Manager

Adventist Health • La Grange, IL

70d

About The Position

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Four or more years of work experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Psychosocial assessment skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency with Outlook e-mail and electronic medical records.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and community resources.
• Strong interview, assessment, and organizational skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Data analysis skills.
• Current working knowledge of discharge planning and care management.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines pertinent to Care Management.
• Ability to identify appropriate community resources.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) preferred.
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
• Assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.
• Receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure patient-centered care coordination through the continuum of care.
• Monitor appropriate resources and clinical care escalations for efficient and cost-effective care.
• Conduct patient evaluations of post-hospital needs.
• Develop and implement transitions of care plans prior to patient discharge.
• Enhance continuity of care, smooth transitions, patient satisfaction, and readmission prevention.
• Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team during multidisciplinary rounds.
• Facilitate collaborative management of patient care across the continuum.
• Provide education to nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on resource utilization and care coordination.
• Adhere to departmental and system goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees