Care Coordination Social Worker – Discharge Planning

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Medical Social Worker, Registry in Care Coordination to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling and discharge planning services. The role coordinates a multi-disciplinary discharge plan for patients with complex social needs.

Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare providers and community resources to address barriers to care and support safe transitions across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social service with SW experience in acute hospital setting
• Master’s degree in social service with SW experience in acute hospital setting LSW or LCSW (Illinois)

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial Assessments and Interventions: Collects, interprets and assesses information regarding patient’s psychosocial level of functioning and social support systems; documents all needed items in patient record within defined timelines.
• Complex Discharge Planning: participates in discharge planning process for patients with complex discharge needs.
• Supports program and hospital goals for discharge planning outcomes.
• Ensures timely, stable community resources and follow up appointments for discharge to establish continuity of care and prevent readmissions.
• Communicate with patients, families, care partners, and community resources to ensure handoffs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Medical Social Worker, Registry in Care Coordination to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling and discharge planning services. The role coordinates a multi-disciplinary discharge plan for patients with complex social needs.

Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare providers and community resources to address barriers to care and support safe transitions across the continuum of care.