Care Management Social Worker — Discharge & Advocacy

AdventHealth; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b)

Parental Leave

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a care management professional to deliver comprehensive discharge planning and post-acute coordination within inpatient and ED settings. You will assess psychosocial and financial factors, plan timely transitions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The role requires a Master's degree, 2+ years in care management and social work, and state LSW/LCSW credentials, with ACM/CCM preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Psychosocial assessment skills.
• Customer service mindset with diverse populations.
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide grief counseling, disease adjustment support, crisis intervention, goals of care planning, and de-escalation as appropriate.
• Assess discharge planning needs across inpatient, observation, and ED settings.
• Review medical records and coordinate clinical, social, and financial factors for discharge planning.
• Develop discharge plans with post-acute care arrangements.
• Communicate with post-acute services to ensure continuity of care and complete records.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds to align resources and timelines for discharge.

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a care management professional to deliver comprehensive discharge planning and post-acute coordination within inpatient and ED settings. You will assess psychosocial and financial factors, plan timely transitions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The role requires a Master's degree, 2+ years in care management and social work, and state LSW/LCSW credentials, with ACM/CCM preferred.