at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 30, 2023, 7:23:06 PMClosing Date:Jun 14, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:STARTING SALARY: $29.824
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL
1900 W. POLK
CHICAGO, IL 60612
SHIFT: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Job Summary SEIU73
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
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university is required (Official transcript due at time of interview)
Must be licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or must obtain licensure in the State of Illinois within six (6) months of starting employment is required (must provide proof at time of interview)
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
Bilingual is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Broad knowledge of community resources
Independently organizes/prioritizes work to accommodate areas of need and time sensitivity
Provides evidence of collaboration with other disciplines to support optimal patient outcomes
Assist patient in setting achievable goals
Ability to assist patients with understanding requirements for insurance
Ability to resolve conflict
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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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
*... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
