Social Work Case Manager

Our Promise To You

Joining UChicago Medicine Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Part time

Day (United States of America)

120 N OAK ST

HINSDALE

Illinois

60521

Provides grief counseling, disease adjustment support, crisis intervention, goals of care planning support, and de‑escalation services for patients as appropriate. Assesses patients’ and families’ wholistically for discharge planning needs in the inpatient, observation and/or emergency departments, including prior functioning, support systems, financial, and psychosocial in a timely fashion to avoid delays in discharge planning. Reviews the medical record, including medications, history and physical, labs, and progress notes and incorporates the clinical, social, and financial factors into the transition of care plan.

Develops discharge plans with appropriate contingency plans throughout the hospital stay to ensure timely care coordination and progression of care, making arrangements for post‑acute care services and facilities as well as community care for social needs. Leverages technology and follows standard work and best practices to communicate with post‑acute care services and facilities to ensure patient care information is communicated for continuity of care, medical records are complete, and discharge reconciliation is accurate.

Actively participates in multi‑disciplinary rounds to review changes in patient status, progression and level of care, and discharge plans for all assigned patients to identify resources necessary at discharge and ensure a timely transition, escalating care delays to leadership as appropriate. Communicates with and educates patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs while advocating for patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.

Organizes and facilitates patient and family care conferences with the multi‑disciplinary team. Documents discharge planning evaluation, ongoing assessment, discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to progression of care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work. Provides patient and family advocacy, and support patient’s choice and patient rights during hospitalization. Communicates with payors for patient’s needs for authorization for post‑acute care as needed.

Other duties as assigned. Assesses readmitted patients for the patient’s and family’s perceived reasons for the readmission.

Master’s (Required)

Accredited Case Manager (ACM) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) – Accredited Issuing Body, Certified Case Manager (CCM) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW) – Accredited Issuing Body, Certified Social Worker (CSW) – Accredited Issuing Body, Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Masters Social Worker – Advanced Practice (LMSW‑AP) – Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) – EV Accredited Issuing Body.

$25.65 - $52.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.