Social Worker HRLY Oncology Casual

The salary range for this position is $34.55 - $48.36 (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.

This position would assist with covering needs at the five NM Cancer Centers in Orland Park, Oak Brook, Warrenville, Geneva, and DeKalb M‑F no nights, weekends, or holidays. Assists with covering scheduled days off and leaves as applicable at least two shifts per month. Typical general hours would be 8a – 4:30p.

• Collaborates and participates in the coordination of screening, assessment, 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.
• Collaborates with the care team for community linkage for patients and families with complex social, economic, and emotional needs.
• Participates in care conferences. Keeps all members of the care team apprised of the current state and plan of care.
• Develops positive relationships with co‑workers, members of the care team, and community resources.
• Collaborates with care team members to identify at risk populations and opportunities to improve care delivery and on‑going support, thus increasing efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Makes timely and appropriate referrals to ancillary support staff in order to facilitate progress toward a safe discharge.
• Identifies, assesses and responds to patient and family needs, incorporating age specific developmental, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs. Emphasis is placed on addressing the social and emotional needs of the patient and family that may impact on the patient’s response to medical treatment. These needs may include, but are not limited to, adjustment to illness, poor or limited coping abilities, functional impairment, mental illness, guardianship issues, compliance, need for additional resources due to limited funds available, substance abuse, cultural differences, death, dying, bereavement, and family welfare, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
• Provides timely and effective interventions for patients and families in emergency and crisis, including referrals to appropriate support resources.
• Educates team members regarding the socio‑economic, emotional and cultural issues that impact care delivery, coping skills, and response to treatment.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family. Serves as a lead resource and assists with referrals in coordinating charity and financial resources, guardianship issues, family problems or conflicts, and…