Social Worker Hospice Inpatient Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Social Worker position in Chicago, IL, offers a part-time role with 20 hours per week and hourly compensation. The role focuses on providing psychosocial counseling and interventions, advocating for patients and families, and aiding outpatient continuity of care.

Requires a Master’s degree and IL-licensed social work certification, with 0–2 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes compliance with ethical standards and collaborative care planning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment for new patients.
• Utilizes critical thinking to identify and screen high risk social cases.
• Provides pre-treatment planning, psychosocial counseling/interventions, health education, financial counseling, referrals, and discharge/transition planning.
• Collaborates with team, other ancillary departments, case management staff, and social service agency providers to develop a care plan.
• Provides resources, including education materials, to patients and families in the areas of financial assistance, transportation, scheduling, and community resources to support the care plan.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois

Job description

• Part-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 20 hrs/wk - 0.5 FTE
• Salary Range Minimum : $33.82
• Salary Range Maximum: $43.96
• Compensation: USD 33.82 - USD 43.96 - hourly

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Job Description

TheSocial Workerreflects 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.

The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial counseling and intervention services to patients who request their services, or any patient referred by a provider. The social worker advocates for the patient and family and assists in outpatient continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment for new patients.
• Utilizes critical thinking to identify and screen high risk social cases.
• Provides pre-treatment planning, psychosocial counseling/interventions, health education, financial counseling, referrals, and discharge/transition planning.
• Collaborates with team, other ancillary departments, case management staff, and social service agency providers to develop a care plan.
• Provides resources, including education materials, to patients and families in the areas of financial assistance, transportation, scheduling, and community resources to support the care plan.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Preferred

• Home Health and Hospice experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

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Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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