Inpatient Rehab Social Worker — Discharge & Crisis Support

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL, seeks a Social Service Worker for the Inpatient Rehab department to support patients with complex social needs and assist with eligibility for social programs. The role includes crisis intervention and coordination of discharge planning with Care Management and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, safe transitions.

The candidate will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members, educate families about post-acute options, and

Competenze

• BSW or BA in related health and human services field.

Mansioni

• Assesses psycho-social risk factors of patients and families.
• Intervenes regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness.
• Promotes patient and family empowerment to navigate the system.
• Collaborates with the care team to address psycho-social needs.
• Participates in discharge planning for complex patients to ensure timely discharge.

Conoscenze

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

BSW or BA in related health and human services

Descrizione del lavoro

Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL, seeks a Social Service Worker for the Inpatient Rehab department to support patients with complex social needs and assist with eligibility for social programs. The role includes crisis intervention and coordination of discharge planning with Care Management and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, safe transitions.

The candidate will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members, educate families about post-acute options, and