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Positio Title: Medical Social Consultant (CS25-041)\
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Location: East St. Louis, IL\
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Division: Nursing, School of\
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Apply Before: 00409\
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Department: Nursing, School of (Admin)\
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FLSA: Non-Exempt\
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Description: Description\
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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.\
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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.
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Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\
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Minimum Qualifications:\
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:
Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or
a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible
full-time experience in social work in a medical/clinical or
social service agency setting.
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.
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Supplemental Information\
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Civil Service Information: [**Civil Service Application -
FAQs**](https://www.siue.edu/employment/CivilServiceFAQs.shtml)\
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Application Instructions: [**How to Apply - Step by
Step**](https://www.siue.edu/employment/HOWTOAPPLY-NEOED.pdf)\
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities
Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois
residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residen\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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