Social Worker II, Multispecialty, Registry, Days

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Social Worker II in our Multispecialty clinic at our Crown Point location.
In this role, you will be a member of the multidisciplinary team who provides consultation, assessment, and interventions for patients and families in need of emotional, social, or psychological support.
Essential Job Functions:
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop appropriate care plans
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource guidance to patients and families
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, including referrals to community resources, extended care facilities, hospice, and support services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with financial, social, behavioral health, and community resources
• Educate patients and families on psychosocial issues, treatment plans, available services, and healthcare resources
• Assess and respond to concerns related to abuse, neglect, safety, mental health, substance use, and other psychosocial risks in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Facilitate support groups, family meetings, and care conferences as appropriate
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, professional development activities, and departmental initiatives to support quality patient outcomes

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in social work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Indiana Social Work License or must be eligible for licensure and secure it during probation period
• Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year
• Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan

Position Details:
• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.2 FTE)
• Shift: Days - 8-hour shifts (8 am-4:30 pm)
• Work Location: Crown Point
• Unit/Department: Multispecialty
• CBA Code: Non-Union