Medical Social Worker

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

7d•$65,520 - $107,120•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support children and families throughout the continuum of care. The role assesses and responds to age-specific developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs, particularly social and emotional concerns that affect medical treatment and outcomes. The social worker builds trusted relationships with families, coordinates referrals and community resources, assists with discharge planning, and provides timely intervention in emergencies and crises. The position collaborates closely with families, case managers, and interdisciplinary health care teams. It participates in rounds, team problem-solving, program planning, and the development of family service goals. The role also includes documentation, administrative and project-management duties, maintaining referral information and records, and participation in hospital-wide social work intake and on-call systems. Spanish-speaking ability is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from a university approved by the Council for Social Work Education.
Current Illinois State Social Work licensure (LSW).
Experience working with children and families.
Ability to think proactively and creatively and take initiative appropriately.
Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of multiple teams.
Stamina and energy to maintain regular direct patient contact with seriously ill people, coordinate multiple demands, and fulfill on-call requirements as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential.
Work or internship experience in a health care, child welfare, or mental health setting.
Spanish language abilities and skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum of care; make referrals to team members and community resources and help families use community service linkages.
When assigned to an inpatient unit, meet daily with the inpatient floor case manager to review the census and identify and address potential discharge barriers.
Identify, assess, and respond to child and family developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs, including needs affecting treatment and outcomes.
Develop caring, trusting, reliable, and beneficial relationships with families to support patient well-being and treatment.
Provide timely and effective intervention in emergency and crisis situations, including death and bereavement, protective services and domestic violence concerns, codes, and deterioration in a child’s health status.
Document thoroughly and promptly in accordance with professional standards and applicable policies.
Communicate with health care team members to support optimal care; explain the impact of community and internal providers on family social and emotional status and assist case managers with discharge planning and community linkages.
Maintain professional boundaries within social work and health care teams.
Address child and family needs throughout the continuum of care and participate regularly in interdisciplinary rounds.
Participate in team problem-solving and program planning; collaborate on programs for high-risk families and preventive health care, educate interdisciplinary staff, and lead the establishment of family service goals.
Adapt to customer needs and changing environments, maintain a sense of pride and ownership in the work environment, and care for the surroundings.
Perform assigned administrative and project-management duties; maintain records and statistics; participate in hospital-wide social work intake and on-call systems; and maintain staff referral lists.
Keep the team informed about changing hospital, community agency, and governmental policies affecting the treatment and care of children and families.
Perform job functions in keeping with service principles focused on innovation, service excellence, teamwork, and high-quality care and service.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability coverage
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup childcare and eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program