Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Full-time Inpatient Medical Social Worker position in the Social Services department of Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, with weekend rotation and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Conducts complete assessments, establishes appropriate plans, and initiates interventions; Provides social work services including psychosocial assessment, screening, needs evaluation, interventions, follow-up, and discharge planning; Participates in multi-disciplinary care coordination including post-acute placement, palliative/hospice, home healthcare, and community resources; Completes utilization management (UM) activities and delivers CMS regulatory notices; Connects patients to agencies on suspected abuse and neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, and other social matters; Provides education on Advance Directives and support for bereavement, ethical issues, and end of life; Collaborates with community agencies to plan continued care; Manages patient care across the continuum to decrease unnecessary readmissions; Participates in orientation of new staff and/or education of social work students; Completes continuing education to maintain licensure

Requirements

Eligible for IL-LSW licensure (Illinois); Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school; Typically 2 years of social work experience in healthcare; Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods and ability to apply them in a healthcare setting; Time management, professional accountability, and documentation skills; Communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team; Acts in accordance with safety principles of an accountable care organization; Adherence to NASW Code of Ethics; Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage per site requirement; Ability to travel

Nice to have

LCSW preferred; Applicable state certification preferred; Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred (Illinois/Carolinas listing)

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance