Hospital Social Worker - Discharge & Resource Coordination

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker II to support discharge planning and psychosocial interventions for high-risk patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team, identify needs, educate about resources, and provide on-call coverage while maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and IL licensure, with experience in medical settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or BS in Social Work with 3 years in medical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of social work theory, community health, and social agencies.
• Illinois Licensure as LSW or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning and psychosocial interventions.
• Identify psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Educate about community resources and involve patients in plans.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate services.
• Provide on-call social work coverage.
• Document progress per policies.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Participate in department performance improvement.

Skills

Discharge planning

Psychosocial support

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

On-call responsiveness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Social Worker II to support discharge planning and psychosocial interventions for high-risk patients and families. You will collaborate with the care team, identify needs, educate about resources, and provide on-call coverage while maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and IL licensure, with experience in medical settings preferred.