Expected pay for this position is $28.44 - $33.46/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ED Social Worker Case Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning and coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating options and services across the continuum of care for individuals in assigned case load. Health care services are coordinated on behalf of the patient to promote the delivery of care at the appropriate level of care which will optimize clinical outcomes and satisfaction with services. The Case Manager assures the designation of primary responsibility among team members to each aspect of the plan, avoiding duplication and fragmentation. Assesses and intervenes to address the complex psychosocial and behavioral health issues and needs associated with hospitalizations and transition plans. The Case Manager coordinates with the health care team to facilitate and expedite the best outcomes for the patient and physician caring for that patient. Works with the patient and treatment team to help establish goals and realize outcomes as determined by current individualized care plans. Works with the Care Management Division leadership team to ensure alignment with the strategic goals and visions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors Social Work
Licenses/Certifications:
Shall comply with the Illinois or Michigan state licensing and certification requirements or jurisdiction(s) in which she or he practices.
Social Worker with a BSW who has not obtained 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be given the opportunity to complete this clinical practicum required to sit for the examination/apply for licensing for practice of social work.
All BSW mission partners must obtain applicable license as awarded by the Department of Professional Regulation within the mission partner's designated state (Illinois/Michigan) of practice within 4 years from date of hire with detail timeline below.
- Mission Partner is required to identify clinical supervisor by day 91 of hire with a plan to complete the supervision within in 3 years Mission partner is accountable to ensure completion of state application form
- Once the 3 year clinical supervision is completed the mission partner must submit state application within one month
- All BSW mission partners must obtain licensure within 4 years from date of hire
- If a mission partner comes in with documented supervised clinical hours those will be deducted from the 4 year time requirement
Social Worker with an MSW who has not obtained their license will be required to obtain applicable license as awarded by the Department of Professional Regulation within the mission partner's designated stat (Illinois/Michigan) of practice within 1 years from date of hire with detail timeline below.
- Must start licensing application process by day 91 of hire
- All MSW mission partners must obtain licensure within 1 years from date of hire
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license also considered.
Experience:
3 years of experience caring for patients
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work
Experience:
Care management experience with chronic, complex illnesses in adult and/or pediatric populations
Other requirements/information:
Broad knowledge of chronic illness and medical and community resources
Working knowledge of a clinical EMR system and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to the assigned patient population
Flexible work schedule—weekend/holiday/on call rotation.
Proven ability to work independently and efficiently with excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel form other departments
Positive, empathetic approach and ability to communicate effectively to patients/ families with a variety of health issues, age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.