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Director of Health Social Work

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 06, 2025
Director of Health Social Work Director of Health Social Work Hiring Department: Continuum of Care Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1032662 Posting Close Date: June 3, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $125,669 - $169,334. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary This position establishes and implements departmental strategic objectives and course consistent with state and federal mandates, and the health system's goals. Develops appropriate administrative policies, services, structures, controls, and reporting systems for the efficient and effective performance of social services and the practice of social work. Determines types, levels and standards of social services to be provided to patients and families. Duties & Responsibilities Determine, plan and establish departmental strategic course. Analyze changing demographics, increasing competition and other social, economic and political factors in the organization environment to review and adjust the department vision and values statements. Outline and modify strategic goals and ways to accomplish them. Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress. Develop or advise on social policies and assist in community development. Formulate and justify the department's annual budget and capital projects and ensure that budget is administered within the hospital guidelines. Direct searches for new funding sources at the state and federal level and oversee grant application preparation and negotiations. Review invoices to verify the service is appropriately funded by the department and paid on time. Develop hospital and departmental policies and work practices and procedures to ensure adherence to most recent changes on state and federal level and efficacy of service (such as child abuse policy which determines how to assess a patient, how to communicate with police and DCFS). Prepare program audits for the State and other regulatory bodies as required. Direct referrals to social security, and communicating of birth certificates and paternity verification information to the State via vital records system. Control Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping process in hospitals and ensure they are adherent to most recent regulations and guidelines. Operations Management Counsel clients and patients on most complex cases in individual and group sessions to help them understand problems, overcome dependencies, recover from illness and adjust to life. Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises. Oversee therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities and needs developed by staff. Advise on social policy. Verify processes to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and assess client needs are addressed timely and appropriately. Direct information collection on individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observation techniques, and other assessment methods. Maintain quality control of client care, case records, reports, and statistics. Delegate completion of case information to managers and staff. Verify documentation is adherent to state and federal regulations. Monitor benchmark statistics in the system (such as nursing home placements, types of intervention, ER visits tracking, etc.). Review general productivity reports and progress notes compiled by staff. Recommend ways to improve patient services. Oversee patients' assessment and discharge. Interview, hire, counsel, orient, assign, evaluate and mentor staff to meet departmental and patient needs, and health system objectives. Lead subordinates to enable them to make decisions and cope with challenges associated with social counseling. Craft and deliver in-service educational programs for the hospital personnel to advance their knowledge in the social work field (such as updates on domestic violence, rape victims' rights, etc.). Train and mentor supervisors and managers. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) 5+ years progressive management experience in Social Work Leadership Preferred Qualifications 5+ years Inpatient Hospital Social Work progressive leadership experience. CCM (Certified Case Manager) or other appropriate certification. Project leadership/management experience. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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