Additional Job Information

Title: Social Worker II

City, State: Hinsdale, IL

Location: Accountable Care Organization

Department: CMMI Acct Hlth Comm Track 2

Additional Job Details: Full-Time,Day, 40 hours,Weekly

About Us

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by Adventist Midwest Health, part of the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL., and Alexian Brothers Health System, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ascension. Headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL, AMITA Health is the third largest health system in the state with more than 12,000 associates committed to delivering the most efficient, highest quality, faith-based care at nine acute and specialty care hospitals and at more than 80 ambulatory/clinic locations. AMITA Health has an extensive provider network of more than 3,000 hospital-affiliated physicians and the AMITA Health Medical Group consists of over 500 multi-specialty employed physicians and associate practitioners, ranking it among the largest regional medical groups. AMITA Health's mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by respecting the faith traditions of the many individuals and families we have been called to serve across suburban Chicago.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Investigates, assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Type 73 license through the Illinois State Board of Education accepted for Therapeutic Day School.
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Certified Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).
  • Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education:

• Master's Level Degree
  • Master's degree in social work required

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in an acute or clinical setting preferred.
• Previous experience with medicare/medicaid screening preferred
• Ability to travel between Hinsdale Hospital, local outpatient clinics, and Lisle corporate office

How To Apply

We urge you to apply to any/all positions that you have interest in. If you fit the qualifications for the role, we will reach out to you. Please ensure you complete all required fields within the application (indicated with an asterik), as well as additional information that is requested of you. Information that you offer us will better assist us in understanding your qualifications and fit for the position(s) you've applied for.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.