Licensed Social Worker - Care Management - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Position Summary

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates discharge planning from admission. Assesses needs that may come up for patients and is proactive to prevent any delays in discharge.
• Active participation in IPOC (Interdisciplinary rounds) working closely with Case Manager, Nurses, and Physicians.
• Prepares psychosocial evaluations and care plans age appropriate to the patient/family needs.
• Assesses and diagnoses the psychosocial needs of the patients, caregivers, and families through initial history including medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, community resources, and ADLs. As well as, considers risk management and how these needs are impeding the plan of care.
• Develops discharge plans relevant to patient needs, available options and patient preferences. Makes all appropriate referrals to other community service agencies in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, interventions, and procedures necessary, with an emphasis on self-determination of the client system.
• Utilizes clinical skills including individual, couples, and group modalities to better meet the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop improved clinical skills and expertise.
• Maintains an up-to-date, accurate and appropriate record of all social work activities in patient’s medical chart.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in similar role required
• 3+ year of experience in similar role preferred
• Master’s degree in Social Work required

Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure required within 6 months of employment.
• BLS Required

Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.

Schedule

This position follows a full-time schedule . Flexibility may be required based on patient care and operational needs.

Compensation

Pay Range: $62,000 – $72,000 per year

The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job-related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.