Licensed Social Worker – Care Coordination
$44,990–$54,995 year
On-sitePark Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate medical, behavioral health, and social service needs for assigned patients by completing psychosocial and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessments and developing individualized care plans with SMART goals. Prioritize patients based on risk level and urgency while providing ongoing case management, advocacy, and referrals to community resources such as housing, food assistance, and transportation. Conduct transitions of care following hospitalizations, perform follow-up calls for discharged patients, and deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation in accordance with organizational protocols. Document all assessments, care plans, and encounters in the Athena Electronic Health Record while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and community partners on interdisciplinary case reviews. Maintain HIPAA compliance and attend required trainings and Core Curriculum sessions. Full-time role in Park Forest, IL, with ability to travel to other Aunt Martha's locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
- Current Illinois Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in good standing
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Current automobile insurance
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assigned sites and community locations
- Experience using Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with behavioral health populations
- Experience addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
- Experience coordinating transitions of care and connecting patients with community resources
- Experience in case management, crisis intervention, discharge planning, integrated care, or community health
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral health, and community resource navigation
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