Social Worker LSW or LCSW-Social Service Full Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Social Worker II reflects 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.

Collaborates and participates in the coordination of screening, assessment, and discharge planning activities in high-risk patients and their families with complex psychosocial and economic needs. Utilizes expertise and problem-solving skills to achieve optimal clinical outcomes within effective resources and timeframes. Promotes a seamless and safe discharge throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing discharge planning and psychosocial interventions to patients and their families.
• Identifies patient's psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Knowledgeable of community resources that can provide appropriate interventions to meet patient's psychosocial and/or discharge needs.
• Educates patients/families about community resources and involves them in the development of the intervention plan.
• Supports patient choice through education of patient/family about available options/resources and their right to choose their provider.
• Documents on a regular basis per the departmental policies and procedures all progress regarding discharge planning and/or psychosocial interventions which will include, but not be limited to, interactions with patients and family members, available resources and alternative plans.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the discharge planning process in order to facilitate coordination of services and resources for patients. Regularly communicates all pertinent patient/family information to the patient care team.
• Provides situational counseling in order to enable patients/families to reach decisions concerning placement, end of life care, etc.
• Responsible for providing social work consults to the Primary Care Center and other outpatient areas / facilities. Responsible for providing on-call coverage.
• Utilizes crises intervention skills in assessing patient/family situations.
• Maintains knowledge of current community resources to which outpatients can be referred and has the skills to access those resources.
• Maintains knowledge of state regulations concerning elder abuse/neglect and domestic violence.
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• Responsible for providing age appropriate and culturally appropriate patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of the grovTh and development process for infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Provides assessment and treatment in an individualized manner, which is consistent with patient's age and developmental level.
• Has knowledge and understanding of the cultural and religious preferences of various ethnic groups. When interacting with patients/families, is respectful of preferences related to their cultural and religious beliefs.
• Responsible for participating in specific department activities. Responsible for participating in profession activities to enhance social work skills. Responsible for professional conduct.
• At all times respects the privacy and confidentiality of the patient/family as defined by appropriate laws, hospital policies/procedures, professional standards and/or ethics.
• Furthers professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs.
• Maintains Illinois Social Work licensure.
• Completes30 CEU's every two years
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
• Regularly attends and participates in department staff meetings.
• A professional and customer friendly approach is demonstrated in all interactions with others.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends and holidays are required.  Typically, 1 holiday a per calendar year and staff usually work 1 full weekend every 6-8 weeks. 

Previous hospital experience.

Required

• Masters Degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and three years of experience in medical setting preferred and enrolled in MSW program preferred.
• Must have good knowledge of theory and practices of social work. Must demonstrate an understanding of community health, welfare, and social agencies

Preferred

• State of Illinois Licensed Social Worker.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.