Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Social Work & Community Health

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr

Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a key member of the Rush University System for Health community. This position provides social work services for complex issues from a variety of referral sources and connects those patients and community members to relevant resources both internal to rush and in the community. This position supports relevant programming for the aforementioned population also and may serve as a representative of their department in meetings and presentations. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Develops a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and/or family Works directly with patients and their families to address complex issues that arise from unmet needs and provide the necessary social

work services them achieve their care goals.

Connects patients and their families to relevant resources, both at Rush and in the community, to address their needs. Provides care management and/or support programming for aforementioned population as outlined by Manager. Documents all client interactions in either the Epic, LCM software and/or other spaces as indicated by Manager. Maintains relationships with referring Rush clinics through consistent and timely communication. Promotes Rush University System for Health clinical services by referring clients to relevant Rush clinics. Leverages experience to support team members in training, crisis management, etc. as needed. Represents the department at meetings, conferences or other public engagements on an as-needed basis.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in State of Illinois. 4 years’ experience in healthcare, care management, mental health and/or social services. Clinical experience with relevant population(s). Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong active listening, critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills. Shows acceptance of each person and their life journey. Ability to approach clients and workplace from a trauma-informed and health equity lens.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience providing clinical supervision. Experience with evidenced-based interventions. Experience with high risk and/or complex populations. Professional qualities such as initiative, self-reflection, commitment, responsiveness and adaptability. Strong planning and implementation skills, including problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.