Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Outpatient

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Outpatient Ophthalmology (Casual, 16 hours/week)

Description

Provide independent, generalist clinical social work services for outpatient ophthalmology patients, including complex psychosocial assessment and interventions. Coordinate discharge planning and resource utilization across the care continuum, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate measurable goals and timely discharge. Perform crisis intervention and protective services when needed and complete timely medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment and intervention with patients and families
• Facilitate informed decision-making, including advanced directives
• Support adjustment to hospital and post-hospital care needs; link to community resources
• Address insurance/financial issues and psychiatric/chemical dependency concerns
• Provide crisis intervention and protective services for vulnerable patients and suspected abuse/assault situations
• Manage discharge planning: placement coordination, funding/source screening, and barrier resolution
• Coordinate care transitions across acute, rehab, extended care, sub-acute, psychiatric/chemical dependency, and home settings
• Provide patient/family education and advocate for access to resources and services
• Complete timely documentation in the medical record and hospital information systems
• Apply utilization management knowledge (level of care assignment, communication with payors, benefit authorization)
• Participate in clinical performance improvement activities and case management reporting
• Provide graduate-level field supervision for social work students
• Maintain professional development and required social work CEUs
• Comply with patient confidentiality requirements (HIPAA)

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois
• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in hospital social work or related settings
• High-level interpersonal, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently collect/analyze/interpret data and resolve sensitive, complex situations

Benefits

Wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events. Benefits details are available via the provided benefits link; eligibility depends on employment classification. Sign-on bonus eligibility applies only if included in the posting.