Social Worker (LCSW) - Emergency Department, Per Diem, Rotating Shifts (2 shifts per month)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Emergency Department 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. The role of the Emergency Department Social Worker involves providing direct face-to-face patient care using modalities such as brief intervention and crisis intervention in a fast-paced setting with the overall goal of reducing hospital admissions and improving access to resources and care.

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.

The elderly without support systems; with impaired mental status and / or victims of suspected abuse / neglect.

Coordinating safe discharge plan, including verifying transportation to safe location.

Coordinating safe discharge plan, including verifying transportation to safe location.

Responds to emergency department trauma activations, cardiac arrests and patient deaths to provide emotional support to patient and family.

Manages Discharge Planning through Placement Coordination and Resource Utilization

Other acute hospitals

Schedules appointments for patients when Physician Referral Services (PRS) is unavailable.

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

Other

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.