Discharge Planning Social Worker — Care Continuity Champion

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Social Worker specializing in discharge planning to coordinate post-discharge care for patients and families, collaborating with physicians and the care team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes high-quality social work services, ensuring compliant, efficient discharge plans, patient education, and coordination with insurance and community resources to support timely, safe patient movements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; LCSW preferred or required.
• Minimum two years hospital discharge planning experience.
• Knowledge of mental health and regulatory codes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and social services for patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure smooth transition.
• Monitor information to support assessment, treatment, education and continuity.
• Complete required forms per Illinois Mental Health Code and MIDAS/METITech systems.
• Provide patient education on discharge options, resources, and directives.

Skills

Discharge planning

Hospital collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

LCSW

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Social Worker specializing in discharge planning to coordinate post-discharge care for patients and families, collaborating with physicians and the care team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes high-quality social work services, ensuring compliant, efficient discharge plans, patient education, and coordination with insurance and community resources to support timely, safe patient movements.