Social Worker

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Social Worker to manage a patient caseload across the continuum of care. You will coordinate the care team and work with patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Required licensure (LSW/LCSW) and BLS, with MSW preferred. This role includes focus on pediatric care management and collaboration with Almost Home Kids leadership within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as LSW or LCSW per Illinois requirements; license by exam within specified timelines.
• AHA BLS for Health Care Providers is required.
• Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.
• Experience with pediatric care management and chronic illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, plan, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate care options for assigned caseload.
• Coordinate the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Establish goals with patients and treatment teams within current care plans.
• Collaborate with Almost Home Kids leadership to align with strategic goals.

Skills

Empathetic communication

EMR familiarity

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

Responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating options and services across the continuum of care for individuals in assigned case load. Health care services are coordinated on behalf of the patient to promote the delivery of care at the appropriate level of care which will optimize clinical outcomes and satisfaction with services. Assures the designation of primary responsibility among team members to each aspect of the plan, avoiding duplication and fragmentation. The social worker assesses and intervenes to address the complex medical and clinical needs associated with illness, injury or chronic illness/ disease. Coordinates the health care team to facilitate and expedite the best outcomes for the patient and physician caring for that patient. Works with patient and treatment team to help establish goals and realize optimal outcomes as determined by current individualized care plans. Works with the Almost Home Kids leadership team to ensure alignment with the strategic goals and visions.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure / Certification:

• Will comply with the Illinois state licensing and certification requirements. Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Those hired into the Social Worker position prior to 1994 are considered exempt from this requirement as grandfathered by the IDFPR requirement for licensure (the normal industry requirement prior to 1994). Social Worker with a BSW who has completed 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Social Worker with a BSW who has not obtained 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be given the opportunity to complete this clinical practicum required to sit for the examination for practice of social work. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Social Worker with an MSW who has not obtained their license will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

American Heart Association - BLS for Health Care Providers.

Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.

Other Skills / Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively, in a positive manner and with empathetic approach, to patients/ families with a variety of health issues, age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of a clinical EMR system and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent decision-making and time management skills in order to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
• Substantial interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel from other departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.

Experience:

• Chronic, complex illnesses pediatric care management experience.
• Three to five years of experience caring for patients with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Broad knowledge of chronic illness and medical and community resources.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.