Description

Location: UC Health UCHlth 2450 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO: Aurora

Department: UCHA PC Integrated Services

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

This position is for our "Housing Transitions Team". This Social Worker works with patients of UC Health who are unhoused who may cross the Emergency Department, Inpatient or Outpatient clinics.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting assessments and developing intervention plans to help patients manage social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges.

• Facilitating transitions from acute care (hospitalization) to initial community placements, such as emergency shelters, respite programs, safe outdoor spaces, protective action respite facilities, and other transitional housing options.

• Providing short-term case management and advocacy to support patients in securing stable housing and community placements.

• Assisting patients with follow-up appointments and ensuring connection to appropriate levels of care and treatment.

• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, care coordinators, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Master's degree in Social Work.

Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

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UC Health offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching

• Paid time off. Start your employment at UC Health with PTO in your bank

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

• Wellness benefits

• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UC Health for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UC Health or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UC Health is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UC Health provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UC Health always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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