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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12538231\ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville\ \ \ Position Title: Medical Social Consultant (CS25-041)\ \ Category: Category: Medical\ \ Location: East St. Louis, IL\ \ Salary: \$50,000.00 Annually\ \ Opening Date: 10/21/2024\ \ Division: Nursing, School of\ \ Flsa: Non-Exempt\ \ JobNumber: 00409\ \ Department: Nursing, School of (Admin)\ \ ClosingDate: 1/13/2025 11:59 PM Central\ \ Description:

Description

The Medical Social Consultant, as a vital member of the We Care interdisciplinary team, provides professional social work services within a university-sponsored, nurse-managed clinic. This clinic integrates primary care services with public health outreach to serve a diverse and underserved population in the Metro-East St. Louis area.\ \ Key Responsibilities:\

• Assess patients and their families using the biopsychosocial and spiritual model of care, employing the strengths perspective to determine client eligibility for services.
• Empower patients and their families through counseling on issues such as grief, adjustment to illness, and other psychosocial concerns.
• Educate patients and families about available community and government services (e.g., housing, transportation, financial resources) and facilitate referrals as needed.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure access to necessary community, governmental, or other support services.
• Supervise MSW students in field practicum placements from the SIUE Department of Social Work, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive service plans for clients, collaborating with other service delivery agencies as necessary. Service plans should outline goals and target dates for achievement.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports required by the Departments of Nursing and Social Work at SIUE, as well as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
• Conduct individual clinical interventions, including ongoing support for individuals, families, and potentially small groups.
• Work closely with medical and nursing personnel to integrate social service and medical/healthcare needs effectively.
• Collaborate on research studies related to patient needs and participate in formal evaluations of service delivery at least annually.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:\

1. Master\'s degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area.
2. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
   1. Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
   2. OR
   3. Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or social service agency setting.
3. Note: Allow points for Level I experience if applicant indicates documented volunteer experience and points for Level II experience if applicant indicates part of practicum/preceptorship.

\ Application Materials and Information:\ \

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\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.