Hospital Case Manager & Social Worker

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Salary increase & incentive bonus

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker to support patients and families through admission, discharge, and ongoing care coordination. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practice, and resource navigation within a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and an IL-licensed clinical social work credential (LCSW) with 3–5 years of hospital-related experience. Competitive benefits and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work. Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois required.
• 3–5 years hospital or related setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized treatment plans with patient and family.
• Coordinates care conferences for patients with stays longer than 7 days.
• Documents patient relations issues and referrals to risk management and quality teams.
• Assesses needs for discharge services and coordinates transfers of care.
• Advocates for patients’ rights and coordinates community resources.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and families.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker to support patients and families through admission, discharge, and ongoing care coordination. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practice, and resource navigation within a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work and an IL-licensed clinical social work credential (LCSW) with 3–5 years of hospital-related experience. Competitive benefits and professional development are provided.