What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMH Social Worker position at The University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Medical Social Worker.
The Medical Social Worker provides clinical social work services through psychosocial assessments, treatment (counseling/social treatment interventions), and discharge planning services to patients and their families. Coordinates multi-disciplinary discharge planning process.
Essential Job Functions
- The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex social needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social service programs and funding sources, and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies.
- offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psycho-social needs.
- This role will receive referrals from individual care managers and inter-disciplinary team members (including physicians, staff nurses, and other members of the healthcare team).
- Knows, follows, and actively supports the Philosophy, Mission, and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.
- Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise with the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Required Qualifications
- Requires a current Illinois license as a Clinical Social Worker (LSW) or eligible and bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
- Minimum of one year's experience as a Social Worker.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Must obtain current and active BLS through the American Heart Association.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) 8-hour shifts
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Social Worker
- CBA Code: Non- Union
Why Join Us
For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
