Senior LCSW - Hospital Care & Resource Navigation

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide social work services for complex issues, connecting patients and community members to resources.

This full-time role (0.9–1.0 FTE) involves collaborating with Rush teams, supporting programming, and representing the department in meetings. Salary ranges between $32.00 and $52.08 per hour, with benefits and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois.
• 4 years’ experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services.
• Clinical experience with relevant population(s).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Shows acceptance of each person and their life journey with trauma-informed and health equity lens.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and/or family.
• Works directly with patients and their families to address complex issues that arise from unmet needs and provide the necessary social work services.
• 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 the population as outlined by Manager.
• Documents all client interactions in 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.

Skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Trauma-informed care

Health equity lens

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LCSW licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epic

LCM software

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide social work services for complex issues, connecting patients and community members to resources.

This full-time role (0.9–1.0 FTE) involves collaborating with Rush teams, supporting programming, and representing the department in meetings. Salary ranges between $32.00 and $52.08 per hour, with benefits and a mission-driven environment.