Medical Social Worker Iii - Inpatient

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The Medical Social Worker III (Inpatient) has a scope of responsibility that includes supporting the patient and the plan of care. Working collaboratively with a nurse case manager, unit nursing staff and physicians, the social worker utilizes their skills to align patient needs and patient preferences, assisting families faced with catastrophic illness or injury, identifying goals of care and assist with unmet needs through linkages to community resources.

• Screens and evaluates patients whose conditions are on mandatory list, patients with Length of Stay (LOS) greater than 7 days and those referred by physicians and/or unit staff.
• Helps patients and their caregivers understand treatment options and consequences as well as refusal or non-compliance with treatment.
• Helps patients process impact of illness or injury (short term).
• Assists/educates patients/caregivers regarding Power of Attorney POA, advance directives, guardianship, community based supportive programs.
• Assesses need and makes recommendation regarding mental health or substance abuse treatment. Facilitates referral based upon payer requirements.
• Positively contributes to multi-disciplinary rounds by providing a concise psychosocial history, assessment.

• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker LSW, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, or must obtain licensure in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment is required
• One (1) year of hospital social work experience is required
• One (1) year of work experience with culturally diverse populations is required

• Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW is preferred
• Experience working with electronic medical record EMR is preferred
• Experience working with managed care insurance plans is preferred

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Broad knowledge of community resources
• Independently organizes/prioritizes work to accommodate areas of need and time sensitivity
• Provides evidence of collaboration with other disciplines to support optimal patient outcomes
• Assist patient in setting achievable goals
• Ability to assist patients with understanding requirements for insurance
• Ability to resolve conflict

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than six months of continuous service.

To Take Advantage Of This Preference a Veteran Must

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question Are you a Military Veteran?
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
  
  Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

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A copy of a valid State  or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the  a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE  OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

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