Job Description

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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum of one full year experience and/or internship in a medical social work role in an acute hospital setting or agency.
• Must have prior experience with maternal-child populations in order to work in these areas of specialty.
• Must be licensed and maintain a current license or be licensing eligible. If licensing eligible must become licensed within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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.