Clinical Social Worker (LSW) – Discharge & Support

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,302 - 99,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development support

Wellbeing fund

401(k) match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker LSW in Chicago to support patients and families through comprehensive psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination. The role requires a Master of Social Work and Illinois licensure (LSW).

You will work within our interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for high-quality outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• Illinois licensure as Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and families.
• Plan discharge and coordinate home health care services.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker LSW in Chicago to support patients and families through comprehensive psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination. The role requires a Master of Social Work and Illinois licensure (LSW).

You will work within our interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for high-quality outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.