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MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER III - INPATIENT
Cook County HealthIllinois, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Sept 2024
About the role
LOCATION: JOHN H STROGER HOSPITAL
SHIFT: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
SEIU- 73
Job Title
Medical Social Worker III
(Inpatient)
Department
Integrated Care
Job Summary
The Medical Social Worker Ill (Inpatient) has a scope of responsibility that includes support of 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.
Typical Duties
• 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 results and identified discharge barriers.
• Meets with partnered Nurse Case Manager (CM) on a daily basis for 15 minutes to review upcoming discharges and previous day admissions. Develops a plan of care.
• Anticipates discharge needs (based on input from care team and nurse CM) and begins necessary paperwork e.g., Determination of Need (DON) screening, equipment etc. so that patients is ready to go when declared medically fit.
• Advises patient of community-based resources.
• Explains linkages to publicly funded insurance products.
Minimum Qualifications • 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
Preferred Qualifications
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 6 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 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. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please 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 OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as 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 ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
BENEFITS PACKAGE • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Basic Term Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Deferred Compensation Program • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For f
SHIFT: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
SEIU- 73
Job Title
Medical Social Worker III
(Inpatient)
Department
Integrated Care
Job Summary
The Medical Social Worker Ill (Inpatient) has a scope of responsibility that includes support of 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.
Typical Duties
• 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 results and identified discharge barriers.
• Meets with partnered Nurse Case Manager (CM) on a daily basis for 15 minutes to review upcoming discharges and previous day admissions. Develops a plan of care.
• Anticipates discharge needs (based on input from care team and nurse CM) and begins necessary paperwork e.g., Determination of Need (DON) screening, equipment etc. so that patients is ready to go when declared medically fit.
• Advises patient of community-based resources.
• Explains linkages to publicly funded insurance products.
Minimum Qualifications • 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
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 6 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 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. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please 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 OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as 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 ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
BENEFITS PACKAGE • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Basic Term Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Deferred Compensation Program • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For f
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