Discharge & Care Coordination Social Worker (LSW)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,224 - 66,111; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a Social Worker LSW in Chicago. The role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of community resources to support patients and families through hospitalization and transition home.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work and Illinois licensure (LSW), with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, ethics, and ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Illinois Licensure as a Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments with patients and families and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning and linkages to community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to patients, families, and caregivers.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a Social Worker LSW in Chicago. The role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination of community resources to support patients and families through hospitalization and transition home.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work and Illinois licensure (LSW), with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, ethics, and ongoing professional development within a