Job Description

The SOCIAL WORKER LCSW 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 professional we select will meet directly with abdominal transplant patients and their families to perform biopsychosocial assessments, and work in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. This compassionate individual will recommend plans of intervention based on patient needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting patients in navigating complex financial/insurance issues, providing supportive counseling to patients in their re-adjustment to pre and post-transplant lifestyle and management of complications, and making referrals to outside mental health providers and agencies as necessary

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating plans of action when barriers are present to facilitate resolution. 
• Collaborating/communicating with the interdisciplinary team throughout all phases of planning.
• Seeking consultation with and making referrals to appropriate disciplines/departments.
• Acting as an advocate for patients who require assistance to gain access to information, resources and services.
• Managing and informing members of the healthcare team regarding necessary interventions.
• Providing patients and families with education to promote wellness and increased knowledge of the healthcare system.
• Completing timely documentation of all activities in the medical record and hospital-wide information systems.
• Engaging in quality improvement, as required

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EOE/AA.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by CSWE.
• Minimum of two years of post-graduate experience in hospital Social Work or related settings.
• A high level of interpersonal skills to affect positive outcomes.
• Organizational skills necessary to prioritize and manage an appropriate caseload of patients coupled with performing the Social Worker functions.
• Self-direction required for daily work.
• Analytical skills necessary to independently collect, analyze, and interpret data, resolve problems requiring innovative solutions and to negotiate in sensitive situations.
• Licensure in Illinois. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual - Spanish

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.