Ambulatory Social Worker: Care Coordination & Outreach

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and patient advocacy within a hospital setting.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a state social worker license, with approximately 1 year of experience in a complex healthcare system. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating care across multiple services.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Social Worker license issued by the state where teammate practices.
• Typically 1 year of social work experience in a complex health care system.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to individuals or groups, including screening and psychosocial assessment.
• Document activity according to department protocols and standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning and advocate for patient involvement in the care plan.
• Collaborate with health care team and community agencies for continued care and finances.
• Educate patients/families on Advance Directives and assist with documents.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families and care teams to resolve continuity issues.
• Support utilization management and participate in quality improvement processes.

Skills

Social work principles

Decision making

Team building

Time management

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and patient advocacy within a hospital setting.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a state social worker license, with approximately 1 year of experience in a complex healthcare system. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating care across multiple services.