Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker (LSW)

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Social Worker LSW to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate discharge planning. The role includes crisis intervention, protective services when needed, and liaison with physicians, care teams, and community resources to ensure seamless patient transitions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, advocating for patient needs, and facilitating informed decisions and care planning for

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment with patient and family to analyze social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial factors.
• Recommends intervention plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provides psychosocial interventions including coping with illness, discharge planning and linkage to community resources.
• Conducts crisis intervention and protective services for vulnerable patients and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manages discharge planning through placement coordination and home health care involvement.
• Educates patients and families to promote wellness and facilitate post-hospital care arrangements.

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Social Worker LSW to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate discharge planning. The role includes crisis intervention, protective services when needed, and liaison with physicians, care teams, and community resources to ensure seamless patient transitions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, advocating for patient needs, and facilitating informed decisions and care planning for