LCSW Hospital Social Worker — Discharge & Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention across patient populations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, care planning teams and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Illinois; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Minimum of two years post-graduate hospital social work or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments with patients and families to guide care and discharge planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, caregivers and community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement the plan of care.
• Provide crisis intervention and protective services as needed.
• Document activities and ensure compliance with policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Self-direction

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention across patient populations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, care planning teams and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.