Medical Social Worker

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

5d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Inpatient Medical Social Worker, you will deliver comprehensive social work support by conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, follow-up care, and discharge planning. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely care across the continuum, including post-acute services and community resources, while advocating for patient-centered care. You will educate patients and families on healthcare decisions, available resources, and complex issues such as advanced directives, end-of-life care, and social concerns. You will connect individuals to community services and agencies, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions. You will support care coordination by managing length of stay, reducing readmissions, and ensuring appropriate levels of care within network systems. You will maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while also contributing to staff education and professional development. You will demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting. Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Requirements

• IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin
• Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• 1 year of social work experience in healthcare

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive social work support by conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, follow-up care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely care across the continuum, including post-acute services and community resources, while advocating for patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare decisions, available resources, and complex issues such as advanced directives, end-of-life care, and social concerns.
• Connect individuals to community services and agencies, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions.
• Support care coordination by managing length of stay, reducing readmissions, and ensuring appropriate levels of care within network systems.
• Maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while also contributing to staff education and professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level