Medical Social Consultant - CHECK Program

Hiring Department: CHECK

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1014702

Posting Close Date: 02/02/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary:

Provides social work and behavioral health services to program participants and families as assigned. This includes participants of varying ages and socioeconomic statuses. Assists with, and provides services, for other related business as needed focused around care coordination and service delivery for families with medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides assessment, screening, and intervention within scope of training and in accordance with program protocols and procedures.

• Interviews patients and families in clinics, in a medical or social service agency and during other phases of care for the purpose of helping meet developmental, social, and emotional needs influencing effective use of medical care and child development.

• Identifies needed and available resources for meeting social and emotional needs and provides to patients, as needed, with the goal of encouraging in engagement in appropriate services.

• Documents patient related activities and makes reports as required. This includes timely completion of documentation required for compliance and billing.

• Responds to patient related crisis, within scope of training, and appropriately engages leadership and other team members to provide support.

• Participates in plans for cooperation with local health, welfare, and community agencies for more effective services to the total patient group.

• Participates in and develops orientation courses, staff development programs, and training of program staff and students, as needed.

• Provides services through other CHECK initiatives, as needed. Services focus on care coordination and patient engagement for varying ages (children and adults).

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area.
• A. Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or social service agency setting.

Note: Allow points for Level I experience if applicant indicates documented volunteer experience and points for Level II experience if applicant indicates part of practicum/preceptorship.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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