Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lvl1-28453

About the role

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 patients and community members to relevant resources both internally at Rush and in the community. This position supports relevant programming for the aforementioned population and may serve as a representative of their department in meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with patients and their families to address unmet needs and provide the necessary social work services to help them achieve their care goals.
• Carr[ies 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 the 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Shift 1