Social Worker: Care Coordination & Crisis Intervention

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and follow-up for patients within a hospital setting. The role involves coordinating with the health care team and community agencies to plan continued care and address psychosocial needs.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a state social worker license, with typical experience in a complex health care system.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Social worker licensure required.
• Typically 1 year of experience in providing social work services in a complex health care system.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and follow-up.
• Coordinate interventions with health care team and community agencies.
• Assist with Advance Directives education and execution.
• Promote continuity of care and resolve issues affecting patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Time management

Customer service

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and follow-up for patients within a hospital setting. The role involves coordinating with the health care team and community agencies to plan continued care and address psychosocial needs.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a state social worker license, with typical experience in a complex health care system.