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.

PRN

Day (United States of America)

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

LA GRANGE

Illinois

60525

Schedule:

6 days per 6‑week schedule with 2 days being on the weekend

• 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.

• Master’s in Social Work [Required]

• 2+ years care management experience [Preferred]
• 2+ years hospital social work experience [Required]

• Active State of Illinois LSW or LCSW license [Required]
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements -

$25.65 - $52.00

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