Care Manager & Social Work Specialist

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Social Worker Care Manager to assess patient needs, coordinate care across the continuum, and facilitate safe transitions of care. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes and efficient resource use.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care, ethics, and cultural sensitivity; you will lead discharge planning and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related social service field.
• Clinical expertise in the population served.
• Knowledge of Care Management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated leadership to influence practice patterns and promote care management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-directed, professional, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Coordinating discharge planning and post-acute care services.
• Connecting patients and families with community and healthcare resources.
• Addressing psychosocial barriers that impact health, wellness, and recovery.
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.
• Ensuring compassionate, ethical, and culturally sensitive care.
• Supporting quality, patient safety, and organizational goals.
• Upholding the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of Rush System.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-directed learning

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Rush Copley Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Social Worker Care Manager to assess patient needs, coordinate care across the continuum, and facilitate safe transitions of care. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes and efficient resource use.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Social Work, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care, ethics, and cultural sensitivity; you will lead discharge planning and