Clinical Social Worker - Counseling & Care Coordination

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial counseling and intervention services to patients and families, advocating for the patient and coordinating outpatient continuity of care.

The role collaborates with clinical teams, offers resources for financial and transportation needs, and participates in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to ethics and compliance standards.

Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment for new patients.
• Utilizes critical thinking to identify and screen high risk social cases.
• Provides pre-treatment planning, psychosocial counseling/interventions, health education, financial counseling, referrals, and discharge/transition planning.
• Collaborates with team, other ancillary departments, case management staff, and social service agency providers to develop a care plan.
• Provides resources, including education materials, to patients and families in the areas of financial assistance, transportation, scheduling, and community resources to support the care plan.
• Supports department initiatives (attends case conferences, participates in quality improvement).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois

0–2 years of experience

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial counseling and intervention services to patients and families, advocating for the patient and coordinating outpatient continuity of care.

The role collaborates with clinical teams, offers resources for financial and transportation needs, and participates in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to ethics and compliance standards.

Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for success.