Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lvl1-30796

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

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide comprehensive social work services to patients and families. The role coordinates connections to internal and community resources, and supports department programming consistent with Rush policies.

A Master’s in Social Work and IL LCSW licensure are required, with about two years of healthcare or social services experience; full-time schedule with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois.
• Two years’ healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with patients and families to address unmet needs and provide social work services.
• Carries out comprehensive social work assessments by phone or in person to develop a plan of care.
• Connects patients and families to Rush and community resources to address needs.
• Provides care management and support programming for the population as outlined by the Manager.
• Documents all client interactions in Epic, LCM, or other systems as indicated.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Psychiatry Child - O

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

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.

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.

Other Information

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.