LCSW I – Patient & Family Care & Resources

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide social work services to patients and community members, connecting those served to Rush and community resources. The role supports relevant programming for this population and may represent the department in meetings and presentations.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an Illinois LCSW license, with at least two years of healthcare or related social services experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Illinois is required.
• Two years’ experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with patients and their families to address unmet needs and provide social work services to help achieve care goals.
• Carries out comprehensive social work assessments by phone or in-person to develop a plan of care for the patient and/or family.
• Connects patients and families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community.
• Provides care management and/or support programming as outlined by Manager.
• Documents all client interactions in Epic, LCM software and/or other systems as indicated.
• Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through timely communication.
• Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other engagements as needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide social work services to patients and community members, connecting those served to Rush and community resources. The role supports relevant programming for this population and may represent the department in meetings and presentations.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an Illinois LCSW license, with at least two years of healthcare or related social services experience.