Social Worker (LCSW) - CTI Advanced Lung Disease (Outpatient) Full Time Days

Company Description

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?

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.

• • Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention
    • Meets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.  Recommends a plan of intervention based on mutually established goals.
    • Provides psychosocial interventions which include: 
      • Reactions to illness and disability, especially the chronically and terminally ill.
      • Facilitation of informed decision making (including advanced directives) and development of treatment/intervention plans.
      • Adjustment to the hospital setting and compliance with treatment plan.
      • Adjustment/coping with post-hospital care needs and linkage to community resources.
      • Gynecological/obstetrical-related issues including teen pregnancy, parenting issues, adoption planning, infant developmental problems, drug exposed neonate, fetal death, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy termination, and other care as needed.
      • Issues related to insurance coverage and payment.
      • Psychiatric symptoms and chemical dependency.
      • Conflict resolution.
      • Family and personal relationship that impact the plan of care & discharge plans.
    • Performs assessments of the physical environment and adequacy of support systems for outpatients to prevent a crisis and/or hospitalization.
    • Provides Crisis Intervention and/or Protective Services for:
      • The elderly without support systems; with impaired mental status and/or victims of suspected abuse/neglect.
      • Victims of suspected sexual/physical assault (includes rape and molestation.)
      • Victims of suspected child abuse or neglect.
      • Victims of domestic violence.
      • Guardianship and/or protective services for patients with significant mental status impairment or unsafe living environment.
      • The homeless.
  • Regularly maintain and audit SDOH screening for all patients. Facilitate intervention as appropriate

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensure in Illinois; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Master's Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE.
• Minimum of two years 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.