Social Worker Case Management

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care across the continuum from admission to discharge, integrating patient/family preferences and values (LSW required, LCSW preferred).
• Monitor patient care through assessments, evaluations, and medical records, acting as a resource for adequate documentation and appropriateness of services.
• Advocate for necessary resources, the removal of barriers, and appropriate treatment options for post-discharge care.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisors and other health providers to ensure the effective implementation of the health plan.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
• Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional

Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Counselor credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Illinois Department of

Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s

degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous in patient discharge experience needed

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you''ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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