Medical Social Worker LCSW - Palliative Medicine

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

3d • $36 - $49

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker- SL reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Through medical social work services, the role assists patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose them to illness or interfere with obtaining the maximum benefits from medical care. Candidates need an LCSW, experience with end-of-life patients in palliative or hospice care, and some oncology experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Two years of social work experience in the community home health area or hospital setting.
• Experience with end-of-life patients in palliative or hospice care.
• Some oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Northwestern Medicine values in daily work and interactions.
• Maintains a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, responds promptly to questions and concerns or identifies appropriate resources, and helps patients and customers find their way.
• Uses service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Supports coworkers across departments, communicates effectively, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges others’ contributions.
• Uses organizational and unit or department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedules efficiently and completes tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to continuous improvement opportunities and processes.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, and improve and grow services.
• Provides timely, direct medical social work services to patients referred by CNS staff in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses social and emotional factors that limit patients’ medical treatment plans and assists patients and families with community resources as indicated.
• Consults with physicians and health team members to help them understand significant psychosocial factors related to patients’ health and problems.
• Provides counseling to patients and families for short- and long-term planning and decision-making to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Completes required communications to all staff involved in patient care.
• Attends in-person departmental in-services, meetings, and assigned PI activities; if unable to attend, reads and signs the videos and/or minutes.
• Completes required case communication with UM in a timely manner.
• Checks voicemail before patient care begins and after patient care has ended for the day.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time