Social Worker - Family Medicine, Full-Time, Days
Social Worker - Family Medicine, Full-Time, Days
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Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine Care Network as a Social Worker at our Kenwood clinic. Here you will work alongside our Family Medicine /Internal Medicine/Senior Careteam. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Our Kenwood location offers exceptional primary care for your most basic and pressing health needs. In addition to general primary care for adults of all ages this site is equipped with primary care experts and integrated care services specifically for people of all ages.
As a Social Worker youll be a member of the multidisciplinary team who provides consultation assessment and interventions for patients and families in need of emotional social or psychological support.
Essential Job Functions
- Communicating with Patients and Families
- Adjusting to Patient and Customer Needs
- Adheres to the organizations Mission Vision and Values
- Maintaining an environment in alignment with the organizations PRIDE values
- Provides administrative coverage when requested.
- 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.
- Supports the philosophy and objectives of the patient services as outlined in our annual ambulatory operating plan.
- Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with organizational 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.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures as set forth thru the organization
- Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meet needs.
- Attends continuing education programs as either attendee or presenter.
- Belongs to appropriate professional and/or specialty organizations.
- Involved in promoting Social Work within the hospital through Social Work month in-services lectures etc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
- Previous clinical social work experience in a health care setting of at least one year.
- Possess current state of Illinois Social Work License (LSW) or must be eligible for licensure. Must secure license within probationary period.
Preferred Qualifications
- LCSW
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
- Shift: Days - 8 am - 4:30 pm
- Work Location: Onsite - Kenwood
- Unit/Department: Primary Care
- CBA Code:Non-Union
Why Join Us
Weve 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. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were 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 Medicines 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.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
