Hospital Case Manager & Social Worker — Patient Advocate

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker to support patients and families within the hospital setting in Illinois. This role emphasizes care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position requires IL LCSW licensure and 3–5 years of hospital-based social work experience, with the ability to work in a high-stress environment and provide compassionate support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker in Illinois (LCSW).
• 3–5 years work experience in hospital setting or related setting.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized treatment plans for patients with the care team.
• Coordinates and leads care conferences for patients with stays over 7 days.
• Documents discharge planning and coordinates transfer to appropriate levels of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker to support patients and families within the hospital setting in Illinois. This role emphasizes care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position requires IL LCSW licensure and 3–5 years of hospital-based social work experience, with the ability to work in a high-stress environment and provide compassionate support to patients and families.