About this opportunity
UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery Hyde Park lists this Social Worker II, Multispecialty, Registry, Days opportunity in crown point, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker II in our Multispecialty clinic at our Crown Point location.
In this role, you will be a member of the multidisciplinary team who provides consultation, assessment, and interventions for patients and families in need of emotional, social, or psychological support.
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop appropriate care plans
Provide counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource guidance to patients and families
Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, including referrals to community resources, extended care facilities, hospice, and support services
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care
Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with financial, social, behavioral health, and community resources
Educate patients and families on psychosocial issues, treatment plans, available services, and healthcare resources
Assess and respond to concerns related to abuse, neglect, safety, mental health, substance use, and other psychosocial risks in accordance with regulatory requirements
Facilitate support groups, family meetings, and care conferences as appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, professional development activities, and departmental initiatives to support quality patient outcomes
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in social work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Indiana Social Work License or must be eligible for licensure and secure it during probation period
Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year
Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.2 FTE)
Shift: Days - 8-hour shifts (8 am-4:30 pm)
Work Location: Crown Point
Unit/Department: Multispecialty
CBA Code: Non-Union
About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. 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 is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine 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.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Worksite address
crown point, IN, 46307, US
Who can apply
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