Ambulatory Social Worker: Care Coordination and Crisis Support

581 Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) matched

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient- and family-centered services across the hospital setting. You will screen, assess, discharge plan, and coordinate care with the health care team.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, community referrals, Advance Directives education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. A Master’s in Social Work and one year of experience in a complex health system are typical requirements; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Social work license required.
• Typically 1 year of experience in a complex health care system.
• Knowledge of social work principles and methods in a health care setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including screening, assessment, discharge planning, and follow-up.
• Advocate for patient involvement and coordinate with health care team.
• Collaborate with community agencies for continued care and resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist with hospital resource utilization.
• Educate patients/families on Advance Directives and assist with documents.
• Participate in unit-based education and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Social work principles

Decision making

Team building

Time management

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient- and family-centered services across the hospital setting. You will screen, assess, discharge plan, and coordinate care with the health care team.

This role emphasizes crisis intervention, community referrals, Advance Directives education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. A Master’s in Social Work and one year of experience in a complex health system are typical requirements; strong communication and