Medical Social Worker Palliative Medicine Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Social Worker specializing in Palliative Medicine. In this full-time position, you will support patients and families through critical health challenges, ensuring they receive comprehensive social care that aids their emotional and medical needs. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illness, with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Two years of social work experience in community or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social work services to patients and families.
• Assess social and emotional factors affecting patient treatments.
• Counsel patients and families for planning and decision making.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Service Recovery

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Medical Social Worker Palliative Medicine Full-time Days

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Medical Social Worker Palliative Medicine Full-time Days

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The salary range for this position is $34.48 - $43.10 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  
  

Description

The Medical Social Worker- SL reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Through provision of medical social work services, the NMHH&H - Medical Social Worker assists patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose them toward illness or interferes with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates NM values in daily work and interactions.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Provides timely and direct medical social work services to patients referred by CNS staff in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses social and emotional factors limiting patients' medical treatment plan and assists patient/family with community resources as indicated.
• Consults with the physician and health team members to assist them in understanding significant psychosocial factors relating to the patient's health and problems.
• Provides counseling to patient/family for short term and long term planning and decision making to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Completes required communications to all staff involved in patient care.
• Attends in person, departmental in-services, meetings, and assigned PI activities. If unable to attend, videos and/or minutes must be read and signed.
• Completes required case communication with UM in a timely manner.
• Checks voicemail messages before patient care begins and after patient care has ended for the day.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Two years of social work experience in the community home health area or hospital setting
  
  

Preferred:

• N/A
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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