Inpatient Social Worker — Discharge & Care Coordination

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a licensed social worker for Case Management at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Chicago. The position involves evaluating patient needs, planning and coordinating services, and ensuring smooth discharge planning within a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires knowledge of CMS guidelines, strong communication with patients and families, and effective collaboration with the care team to optimize length of stay and post-acute transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or equivalent.
• Active IL social work license eligibility; LCSW preferred.
• Two years of healthcare social work experience is typical.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Document care plans and communicate with payers and care partners.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

MSW

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a licensed social worker for Case Management at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Chicago. The position involves evaluating patient needs, planning and coordinating services, and ensuring smooth discharge planning within a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires knowledge of CMS guidelines, strong communication with patients and families, and effective collaboration with the care team to optimize length of stay and post-acute transitions.