Job Description

THIS IS A FULL TIME, SALARIED POSITION AT 40HRS PER WEEK FOR PALLIATIVE CARE THAT IS LOCATED AT LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL. WE ARE SEEKING A LCSW FOR THIS ROLE.

The SOCIAL WORKER 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.

The Social Worker is primarily facilitating the needs of hospitalized patients who have or may choose Palliative Medicine as a component of their care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End of life care discussions, Goals of Care, Advanced Directives, Family meetings and hand off to inpatient case management with appropriate discharge plans are some examples of the duties of this position.
• Some outpatient based follow up may be included.
• 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.
• Supports department initiatives (attends case conferences, participates in quality improvement).
• 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.

Additional Information

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.