Care Management Social Worker – Patient Advocate

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Social Work Care Manager (CM) to support physician practices and inpatient teams in coordinating patient-centered care. You review plans of care, identify barriers, and connect patients with needed services across the continuum of care, while promoting Rush's mission and values.

The role requires Illinois social work licensure, 1 year of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Current license in Illinois as Social Worker (e.g., LSW).
• Experience with case management, discharge planning and social services.
• 1 year of healthcare or mental health service experience with various ages.
• Ability to analyze data and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assessment of patients’ healthcare needs and monitor progress.
• Coordinate social services with families and health care teams.
• Manage complex patient caseload and coordinate discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to care and connect with community resources.
• Support adherence to care pathways and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

UM Information System

Windows OS

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Social Work Care Manager (CM) to support physician practices and inpatient teams in coordinating patient-centered care. You review plans of care, identify barriers, and connect patients with needed services across the continuum of care, while promoting Rush's mission and values.

The role requires Illinois social work licensure, 1 year of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently and with diverse teams.