Oncology Medical Social Worker

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Illinois seeks a Medical Social Worker (Home Health) to establish strong patient relationships, support individualized care planning, and involve patients and families in self-management.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, thorough documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage changing patient needs, and ensure safe, cost-effective transitions.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work services from an accredited school.
• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting post licensure preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and email.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic scheduling and documentation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to professional documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong patient relationships through effective communication, individualized care, and patient/family involvement in care planning and self-management.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care using evidence-based practices, patient education, and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage changes in patient needs, and support smooth transitions and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, ongoing learning, and effective communication while supporting organizational efficiency and responsible resource use.

Skills

Clinical social work

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

• License/Registration/Certification: IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

We’re Looking For

Licensure or Certifications

• License/Registration/Certification: IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

Education/Experience

• Masters of Social Work services from an accredited school
• Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting post licensure preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and email
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic scheduling and documentation systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to professional documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles

As a Medical Social Worker (Home Health), you will:

• Establish strong patient relationships through effective communication, individualized care, and patient/family involvement in care planning and self-management.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care using evidence-based practices, patient education, and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage changes in patient needs, and support smooth transitions and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, ongoing learning, and effective communication while supporting organizational efficiency and responsible resource use.

Where You Will Work

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a leading health care provider in Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs, offering a Level I Trauma Center, access to national clinical trials and advanced medical treatment in cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics and women’s health. Named among the nation’s best hospitals by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is on the leading edge of research and technology and is nationally accredited for its diagnostic and breast imaging services. Lutheran General has an 8,000- square-foot simulation training center and is a leader in graduate medical education, training nearly 1,000 students and 330 residents and fellows across 18 specialties each year. Located on the campus is Advocate Children’s Hospital, one of the largest providers of pediatric services in the state and nation.

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Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways.
• Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients’ homes and branch office.
• Ability to work rotating schedules as needed. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and workload assigned.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Ready To Take The Next Step

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.