Social Worker II, Neurology - Full-Time, Days - The University of Chicago Medicine

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Social Worker II in our Neurology department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500!

Become a part of our thriving department where we are guided by core professional values promoting service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. Our social workers deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the UChicago Medicine as a whole. Our Social Work Department provides LCSW Clinical Supervision to those pursuing their LCSW, opportunity to provide graduate level Social Work field supervision requiring a field placement, and onsite CEU opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested
• Participates in data collection process for social work
• Represents Social Work in professional and community organizations as appropriate. Provides community outreach through lectures, volunteering expertise to other agencies as needed, etc.
• Serves on committees as assigned
• Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with Hospital policies and procedures
• Complies with standards and regulations of licensure, regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Complies with the legal requirements as a mandated reporter to appropriate governmental agencies, such as DCFS
• Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meet needs
• Documents plan of care in the medical chart in a timely manner
• Meets with patient and family and facilitates referrals to extended care facilities, utilizing Extended Care Information Network. Transfers to other facilities are made in a timely way to ensure an appropriate length of stay
• Develops and leads or co-leads support and/or psycho educational groups for designated patient/family populations as appropriate
• Arranges for transportation from the hospital to home and assists the patient in organizing transportation to clinic visits to insure the continuity of care
• Assists the patient in accessing medication through governmental and pharmaceutical programs as well as through hospital charitable funds
• Participates regularly in group or in individual supervision in order to promote professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Self-motivated, organized and comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Possess current state of Illinois Social Work License (LSW) or must be eligible for licensure
• Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Previous neurology outpatient experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park & River East
• Unit/Department: Neurology
• CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.