Social Worker, LSW - Patient Care & Discharge Planning

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Health insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Incentive

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Social Worker LSW to perform psychosocial assessments and plan discharge in an inpatient setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families through complex care needs.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of community resources, with a focus on ethical, patient-centered care and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work with Illinois licensure or eligibility.
• Strong communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in hospital social work and discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments with patients and families.
• Develop and implement patient-centered care and discharge plans.
• Coordinate resources, community referrals and protective services when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and advocate for patient needs throughout care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Social Worker LSW to perform psychosocial assessments and plan discharge in an inpatient setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families through complex care needs.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordination of community resources, with a focus on ethical, patient-centered care and compliance with hospital policies.