Ambulatory Social Work Care Manager II

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Ambulatory Care Management

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 per hour

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.

The Social Work Care Manager II is an Illinois licensed social worker who provides patient care through a diverse role as a clinician, educator, care coordinator, and advocate. The Social Work Care Manager II collaborates with other members of the health care team to facilitate effective care management and support services at the appropriate level of care and implement sustainable solutions to support patients and families.

The Social Work Care Manager II incorporates a motivational interviewing approach, attending to the patient’s ability to successfully self-manage chronic illnesses and effectively utilize health care services. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Current license in Illinois as a Social Worker. LCSW required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
• Two (2) years' experience as a social work clinician.
• Care Management certification (or commitment to obtain within 2.5 years)
• Ability to perform all job components and serve as a team resource for clinically complex cases within their professional (social work) expertise.
• Be willing to co-locate in the outpatient clinic when asked
• Demonstrated leadership skills, knowledge of community resources, and clinical expertise related to psychosocial issues, crisis management, conflict resolution, person-centered planning and care transitions.
• Process improvement skills, ability to perform tasks independently, prioritize workload, problem-solve, and analyze data.
• Experience utilizing motivational interviewing highly desirable
• Experience working with managed care in a health care setting highly desirable
• Strong active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Able to chart effectively in EPIC and use appropriate clinical social work terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Proficient and functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computer databases, electronic medical record systems, and info technology.
• Ability to function independently, to organize and be self-motivated
• Maintains professional growth and meets licensure/CEU requirements by attendance at various internal/external meetings, seminars, workshops. Willingness to present information to peers, team, etc.

• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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