DayRehab & Outpatient Care Manager

DayRehab & OP Care Manager

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery, and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we advance human ability, together.

Job Description

• Communicate with internal clinical team and third-party payor as needed to assess, develop, coordinate, advocate, and monitor a care plan that utilizes the patient's available resources in the most appropriate and cost-effective manner.
• Respond to requests from physicians and other clinic team members to ensure that patients are provided information and resources to assist their needs.
• Consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of vision, mission, and core values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts, and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
• Demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab core attributes: communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment/problem solving, customer service, and core values (hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family members to obtain information about home, social environment, family relationships, health history, patient's functioning, and treatment goals.
• Explain patient's background, psychological factors, needs, and family dynamics to the team and participate in the planning of a comprehensive post-hospital care program for the patient.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop, manage, and measure the effectiveness of the program.
• Assist patients and family with community integration and referrals to programs and services that will assist the patient in their home environment.
• Identify eligibility and assist family in applying for entitlements. Investigate alternative sources of funding for uncovered services in the community.
• As clinically indicated, provide psychotherapy services for patients to assist with the emotional reactions to their disability.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities; assist in the orientation of other health care professionals in understanding the services and purpose of social work.
• Maintain patient documentation per organization requirements.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university required.
• Current Illinois designation as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social work and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of community resources, health care system, and interdisciplinary functioning.
• Interpersonal communication, advocacy, and analytic skills required to work with patients and families, and various medical professionals within and outside of the organization.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,353.00 annually - $111,726.00 annually
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations. Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.