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Medical Social Consultant - Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 11, 2025
Medical Social Consultant - Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Medical Social Consultant - Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Hiring Department: DOM Infectious Diseases Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028120 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: April 17, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $72,716.80 - 72,716.80 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. The Medical Social Consultant works as a member of a dynamic team of medical professionals and outreach workers to provide therapeutic services to adult clients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS at the University of Illinois at Chicago Community Clinic Network's (UCCN) clinical site. The Medical Social Consultant is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances. Staff will provide mental health assessments, individual and group therapy, family education and support activities for outpatient clients to meet their emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Consultant will participate in weekly clinical case conference meetings with medical staff and outreach workers to ensure continuity of patient care. The Medical Social Consultant will provide referrals to those patients with psychosocial needs such as, but not limited to: housing, food, substance abuse treatment, and legal services. The Medical Social Cons Duties & Responsibilities: Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Coordination of HIV/AIDS psychosocial care and treatment to at risk adults; providing individual and group therapy services in a clinical and outreach settings. Collaborate with medical professionals and outreach workers to assess patient needs Updating and maintaining patient files with treatment plans. Minimum Qualifications Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position: A. Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. OR B. Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or social service agency setting. Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of social work methods and principles. General understanding of public healthcare programs. General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service (i.e. customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction). Knowledge of psychology concerning human behavior and performance including the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of affective disorders. Skill in the identification of needs and coordination of services to meet needs. Judgment and decision making skills - the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Social perceptiveness skills - being aware of their reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with staff, families, and agencies. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and effectively convey information to others verbally. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14323?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e897c61c2e8a97498f0d6148b8f6ea6c