Hospital Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination

Northwesternmedicine; McHenry (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the care team on discharge planning for high-risk patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. You will participate in care conferences, rounds, and coordinate resources to ensure a safe continuum of care.

You will provide crisis-oriented psychosocial interventions, education to team members, and advocate for patient and family needs, including post-acute resources and guardianship issues where applicable.

Qualificações

• LSW licensure required.
• 1 year hospital medical social work experience or internship.
• Experience with maternal/child populations.
• Two years in acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in level III nursery for maternal child area preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with care team for discharge planning and community linkage for complex cases.
• Participates in care conferences and rounds; keeps team updated on plans of care.
• Develops positive relationships with coworkers, care teams, and community resources.
• Identifies at-risk populations and opportunities to improve care delivery.

Conhecimentos

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Formação

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

ACSW preferred

Descrição da vaga

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the care team on discharge planning for high-risk patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. You will participate in care conferences, rounds, and coordinate resources to ensure a safe continuum of care.

You will provide crisis-oriented psychosocial interventions, education to team members, and advocate for patient and family needs, including post-acute resources and guardianship issues where applicable.