Social Worker LCSW, Transplant

Social Worker LCSW, Transplant Full-Time Days

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.

A licensed, masters-prepared social worker who is an experienced and independent generalist clinician responsible for complex psychosocial interventions and facilitating the plan of care through discharge planning and resource utilization for all patient populations throughout the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus.

Proactively collaborates with Patient Care staff, Medical Staff, and other ancillary departments integrating the Department's functions and services with other aspects of the patient care process.

For each problem, issue, or concern, develops observable and measurable goals and expected outcomes in the areas of problem resolution, utilization and resource management, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Psychosocial Assessment & Intervention
• 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:

Manages Discharge Planning through Placement Coordination and Resource Utilization

Actively Participates in Clinical Performance Improvement Activities related to Case Management Services

Other

Qualifications include:

• 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 equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.