Care Management Social Worker Exempt

AdventHealth; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a Social Worker for comprehensive discharge planning across inpatient, observation, and ED settings. You will assess patient and family needs, review records, and coordinate post-acute care to ensure timely transitions.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and 2+ years of related experience, with licensure as LCSW or LMHC. Benefits include day-one coverage, parental leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required.
• 2+ years of social work experience required.
• Licensure as LCSW or LMHC required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ and families’ wholistically for discharge planning needs in inpatient, observation and/or emergency departments, including prior functioning, support systems, financial, and psychosocial factors.
• Reviews medical records and incorporates clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan.
• Develops discharge plans with contingency plans to ensure timely care coordination and post-acute services.

Education

Master's in Social Work

2+ social work experience

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth 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 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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

120 N OAK ST

City:

HINSDALE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60521

Job Description:

• Assesses patients’ and families’ wholistically for discharge planning needs in the inpatient, observation and/or emergency departments, including prior functioning, support systems, financial, and psychosocial in a timely fashion to avoid delays in discharge planning.
• Reviews the medical record, including medications, history and physical, labs, and progress notes and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan.
• Develops discharge plans with appropriate contingency plans throughout the hospital stay to ensure timely care coordination and progression of care, making arrangements for post-acute care services and facilities as well as community care for social needs.
• Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post-acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate.
• Communicates with Payors patient’s needs for authorization for post-acute care as needed.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds to review changes in patient status, progression and level of care, and discharge plans for all assigned patients to identify resources necessary at discharge and ensure a timely transition, escalating care delays to leadership as appropriate.
• Communicates with and educates patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.
• Assesses readmitted patients for the patient’s and family’s perceived reasons for the readmission.
• Organizes and facilitates patient and family care conferences with the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents discharge planning evaluation, ongoing assessment, discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work.
• Provides patient and family advocacy, and support patient’s choice and patient rights during hospitalization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master's [Required]

Field of Study:

• in Social Work

Work Experience:

• 2+ social work [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] OR
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$53,872.00 - $109,241.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.