Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lvl1-27579

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,446 - 65,835; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide essential social work services to patients and their families in Chicago, Illinois. The position entails conducting assessments, connecting individuals to resources, and ensuring care management in alignment with Rush’s mission.

Candidates are expected to hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and possess a valid LCSW license in Illinois, along with two years of relevant healthcare experience. A comprehensive benefit package is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Illinois.
• At least two years of experience in healthcare or relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Conduct comprehensive social work assessments.
• Connect patients to relevant resources within Rush and the community.
• Document client interactions in specified software.
• Maintain communication with referring clinics.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Care management

Social services

Knowledge of community-based interventions

Motivational interviewing

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LCSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Social Work & Community Health
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Rush University System for Health community. This position provides social work services from a variety of referral sources and connects those patients and community members to relevant resources both internal to rush and in the community. This position supports relevant programming for the aforementioned population also and may serve as a representative of their department in meetings and presentations. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

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

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with relevant population(s).
• Professional qualities such as initiative, self-reflection, commitment, responsiveness and adaptability.
• Knowledge of care management, community-based interventions, assessment, counseling and/or motivational interviewing.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office and others).

Physical Demands

n/a

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Works directly with patients and their families to address unmet needs and provide the necessary social work services them achieve their 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 their families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community, to address their needs.
• Provides care management and/or support programming for aforementioned population as outlined by Manager.
• Documents all client interactions in either the Epic, LCM software and/or other spaces as indicated by Manager.
• Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through consistent and timely communication.
• Promotes Rush University System for Health clinical services by referring clients to relevant Rush clinics.
• Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other public engagements on an as-needed basis.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.