Social Worker (LCSW) - Inpatient Pallitative, Full-Time, Days
$35.39 - $49.55 per hourNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
The salary range for this position is $35.39 - $49.55 (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 at jobs.nm.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.Benefits:
- $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
- $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
- $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
- $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
- Matching 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description
This role consists of 4 10-hour shifts.
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:
Psychosocial Assessment & Intervention
- Meets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Recommends a plan of intervention based on mutually established goals.
- Provides psychosocial interventions which include:
- Reactions to illness and disability, especially the chronically and terminally ill.
- Facilitation of informed decision making (including advanced directives) and development of treatment/intervention plans.
- Adjustment to the hospital setting and compliance with treatment plan.
- Adjustment/coping with post-hospital care needs and linkage to community resources.
- Gynecological/obstetrical-related issues including teen pregnancy, parenting issues, adoption planning, infant developmental problems, drug exposed neonate, fetal death, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy termination, and other care as needed.
- Issues related to insurance coverage and payment.
- Psychiatric symptoms and chemical dependency.
- Conflict resolution.
- Family and personal relationship that impact the plan of care & discharge plans.
- 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:
- The elderly without support systems; with impaired mental status and/or victims of suspected abuse/neglect.
- Victims of suspected sexual/physical assault (includes rape and molestation.)
- Victims of suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Victims of domestic violence.
- Guardianship and/or protective services for patients with significant mental status impairment or unsafe living environment.
- The homeless.
Manages Discharge Planning through Placement Coordination and Resource Utilization
- Actively participates in the stages of discharge planning and ensures that the plan of care is coordinated, facilitated and effectively communicated to the physician(s), healthcare team, patient and family.
- Provide initial screening for all new patients to assure medical necessity, source of funding, and likelihood of needing social work and/or discharge planning services.
- Serves as the point person for the plan of care as it applies to discharge planning needs through facilitation of direct and continuous communication and collaborative decision making, including participation in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences and other collaborative forums.
- Coordinates action plans when barriers are present to facilitate resolution.
- Coordinates discharge planning to ensure a timely discharge (placement or return to community) through early identification, assessment and intervention for post-hospital care needs. Patient assessment, plan coordination and changes to the plan occur, as necessary, to ensure that the patient is discharge when medically ready to:
- Other acute hospitals
- Rehabilitative facilities
- Extended care facilities
- Sub acute care
- Psychiatric and chemical dependency care
- Return to home
- Other living arrangements
- Meets directly with patient and family to assess needs, preferences and develop appropriate plan that involves home health care services in collaboration with the physician. Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payer. Timely discharge is facilitated through early identification, ongoing assessment and intervention for post-hospital care needs.
- Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning. Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician, and payer as indicated.
- Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues and system problems.
- Seeks consultation from and makes referrals to appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite discharges.
- Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and an ability to connect patients and families with these resources. Acts as an advocate on behalf of the patient who requires assistance to gain access to needed information, resources, or services.
- Facilitates review of high risk cases by Office of General Counsel, Risk Management and informs appropriate members of the healthcare team as to interventions needed. Coordinates interventions in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Provides patient and family education that promotes wellness and increases knowledge of the health care system.
- Completes timely documentation of activities in the medical record and hospital wide information systems.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the utilization management process which includes level of care assignment, communication with payors and benefit authorization for applicable situations.
Actively Participates in Clinical Performance Improvement Activities related to Case Management Services
- Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including LOS, avoidable days, resource utilization, discharge barriers, cost per case, readmission rates, denial and appeals.
- Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to case management for assigned patients/units, including financial, clinical, quality and patient satisfaction data.
Other
- Provides graduate level Social Work field supervision for students requiring a field placement.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development and social work CEU requirements by participating in workshops, conferences, and/or in-services.
- Complies with Northwestern Memorial Hospital policies on patient confidentiality including HIPAA requirements and Personal Rules of Conduct.
Qualifications
Required:
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
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 to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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