Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - Health Alliance

　　Department: HA - OP Care Coordination

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Allied Health

　　Employment Type: Full - Time

　　Job ID: 39652

　　Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

　　Education Required: Bachelors Degree

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: Remote

　　Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

　　On Call Requirements: None

　　Work Location: HA at The Fields

　　Secondary Job Category: Allied Health

　　Weekend Requirements: None

　　Holiday Requirements: None

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　　Position Summary:

　　The Social Worker acts in a consultant capacity within the multidisciplinary care team and facilitates psychosocial screening with members who are referred by case management programs. They collaborate with the care team (CMs, physicians, nurses, community agencies, etc.) to manage members' psychosocial and behavioral issues. They also execute on many of the psychosocial aspects of the care plan with the primary care team (CM and physician).

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in Social Work or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Illinois upon hire or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Illinois upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years related experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to problem solve and develop solutions for members and their families, strong knowledge of available community resources. Awareness of when and how to access additional resources to meet needs of members. Strong advocacy skills necessary.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Can service as primary care coordinator when member needs require the soical work expertise.

　　Works with Care Coordinators and CTI Care Coordinators to manage socioeconomic and psychosocial support as needed

　　Conducts socioeconomic and psychosocial evaluation.

　　Recommends community or network resources to which members can be referred or steered

　　Organizes community resources for members through contact and negotiations with external providers of these services.

　　Facilitates end-of-life discussions, transfers, and placement.

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　　Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.