Clinical Social Work Care Manager

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Social Work Care Manager for a restricted part-time role in Care Management. The CM collaborates with physician practices and inpatient teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care, assess psychosocial and financial needs, and facilitate discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois social work license (LSW) and has experience in case management.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois license as Social Worker (e.g., LSW).
• Experience with case management, discharge planning, social services, and criteria application.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert clinical practitioner within the Case Management team.
• Provide social services assessment and coordinate discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to appropriate utilization of resources and coordinate with physicians and inpatient teams.
• Review admissions and ongoing stays for medical necessity and quality of care.

Skills

Social Work

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Masters in Social Work

Tools

UM Information System

Windows

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Social Work Care Manager for a restricted part-time role in Care Management. The CM collaborates with physician practices and inpatient teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care, assess psychosocial and financial needs, and facilitate discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois social work license (LSW) and has experience in case management.