Social Worker II-Behavioral Health Intake Casual

Social Worker II-Behavioral Health Intake Casual Days

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The salary range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

The Social Worker II Flex 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.

Collaborates and participates in the coordination of screening, assessment, and discharge planning activities in high‑risk patients and their families with complex psychosocial and economic needs. Utilizes expertise and problem‑solving skills to achieve optimal clinical outcomes within effective resources and time frames. Promotes a seamless and safe discharge throughout the continuum of care.

• Responsible for providing discharge planning and psychosocial interventions to patients and their families.
• Identifies patient's psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Knowledgeable of community resources that can provide appropriate interventions to meet patient's psychosocial and/or discharge needs.
• Educates patients/families about community resources and involves them in the development of the intervention plan.
• Supports patient choice through education of patient/family about available options/resources and their right to choose their provider.
• Documents on a regular basis per the departmental policies and procedures all progress regarding discharge planning and/or psychosocial interventions which will include, but not be limited to, interactions with patients and family members, available resources and alternative plans.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the discharge planning process in order to facilitate coordination of services and resources for patients. Regularly communicates all pertinent patient/family information to the patient care team.
• Provides situational counseling in order to enable patients/families to reach decisions concerning placement, end of life care, etc.
• Responsible for providing social work consults to the Primary Care Center and other outpatient areas / facilities. Responsible for providing on‑call coverage.
• Utilizes crises intervention skills in assessing patient/family situations.
• Maintains knowledge of current community resources to which outpatients can be referred and has the skills to access those resources.
• Maintains knowledge of state regulations concerning elder abuse/neglect and domestic violence.
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