Medical Social Consultant (Interim Relief Program Care Coordinator)

UIC; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Medical Social Consultant for the Interim Relief Program Care Coordinator to support families statewide. Hybrid work in Springfield, IL; 8:00–4:30, Monday–Friday; position: full-time.

The role provides care coordination, eligibility assessment, family-centered planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within the Division of Specialized Care for Children.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area.
• Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Three (3) years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or social service agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination services to families eligible for the Interim Relief Program.
• Develops and implements a person-centered plan that is family-centered and community-based.
• Monitors and revises the plan based on ongoing assessment of family needs.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care team and adheres to policy and procedures.
• Promotes interagency collaboration and provides education on behavioral health services.

Education

Master's degree in social or behavioral science

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Medical Social Consultant (Interim Relief Program Care Coordinator)

9 Locations Available

1042894

Posted on: 9/18/2026 - Application Deadline: 9/30/2026

Medical Social Consultant (Interim Relief Program Care Coordinator)

Hiring Department: Division of Specialized Care for Children

Location: Springfield, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042894

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M-F, 8AM - 4:30PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $52,000.00 - 63,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
The DSCC Interim Relief Program Coordinator provides care coordination services to families eligible for the DSCC Interim Relief Statewide Program.

• Provides care coordination services: Assists families in collecting necessary medical and financial information necessary to determine eligibility for the Interim Relief Program.
• Develops and implements a person-centered plan that is participant / family-centered, community-based and coordinated.
• Monitors the person-centered plan activities. Revises the person-centered plan to address the changing and ongoing concerns and priorities of the family through the comprehensive assessment.
• Designs individual based intervention for participants and families.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary care team: Complies with University, Division, and HFS policy and procedures.
• Provides discipline-based expertise to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Complies with state and federal regulations related to participants enrolled in the Interim Relief Program.
• Promotes interagency collaboration and an organized network of integrated services: Provides education to families, participants and providers regarding behavioral health services and strategies.
• Participates in developing and/or implementing a networking plan for services needed for Interim Relief program participants.
• Reviews the Interim Relief Services Application and Consent Form for eligibility review of all potential participants
• Participates in special projects impacting DSCC: Participates in agency committees/projects on a statewide basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Attends all staffings on assigned participants
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:

A. Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or social service agency setting

2. Two years of professional level experience within the Behavioral Health/Mental Health field

3. Qualified Mental Health Professional

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.