Part-Time Medical Social Worker: Care Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time Social Worker at Advocate Christ Medical Center's Social Services ACH in Chicago. The role involves psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The position requires IL-LSW eligibility, a MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and healthcare experience. Travel may be required; benefits are provided with the hybrid schedule and rotating Sundays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work principles and methods in healthcare.
• Demonstrates time management, accountability, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of safety principles in an accountable care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with the multi-disciplinary team and community resources.
• Advocate for patient involvement in the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families on resources and post-acute needs.
• Document activities according to department protocols.
• Assist with advance directives and legal processes when needed.

Skills

Social work principles

Time management

Communication

Safety in healthcare

Education

Master's degree in social work

IL-LSW eligible

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time Social Worker at Advocate Christ Medical Center's Social Services ACH in Chicago. The role involves psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The position requires IL-LSW eligibility, a MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and healthcare experience. Travel may be required; benefits are provided with the hybrid schedule and rotating Sundays.