Care Coordination Social Worker — Post-Acute Discharge

01 Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Other voluntary benefit plans

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker to serve on a multi-disciplinary team. You will assess post-acute needs, coordinate care, and link patients and families to appropriate services while respecting cultural and personal factors.

Responsibilities include complex discharge planning, counseling, external agency liaison, CMS compliance, and staff education to ensure high-quality, privacy-conscious care. Strong licensure and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• MSW required with LSW or LCSW licensure
• Must have current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Complex discharge planning based on Continuity of Care assessment and multidisciplinary input
• Counsel patients and families to support adjustment to illness and disability
• Consult Health Care team to set goals and discharge plans respecting cultural and personal needs
• Coordinate with external agencies on social/legal issues
• Educate patients, families and staff about community resources
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in line with NASW standards
• Deliver CMS regulatory notices within CMS timeframes

Education

MSW

LSW/LCSW

CPR Certification

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a licensed social worker to serve on a multi-disciplinary team. You will assess post-acute needs, coordinate care, and link patients and families to appropriate services while respecting cultural and personal factors.

Responsibilities include complex discharge planning, counseling, external agency liaison, CMS compliance, and staff education to ensure high-quality, privacy-conscious care. Strong licensure and CPR are required.