Northwestern Medicine
Social Worker LSW-Case Management Part Time Days
Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Social Worker LSW – Case Management – Part Time (Days)
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Job Description The
Social Worker LSW
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM. The role is 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 Medicine Lake Forest Hospital campus.
The Social Worker LSW 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, this individual develops observable and measurable goals and expected outcomes in the areas of problem resolution, utilization and resource management, and patient satisfaction. The Social Worker LSW meets the professional exemption under FLSA.
Responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with the patient, their family, and the health care team.
Coordinate and lead care conferences for patients with length of stays greater than 7 days.
Document unusual occurrences and patient relations issues; make appropriate referrals to risk management, infection control, and quality departments.
Assess patient and family needs for appropriate discharge services.
Coordinate transfer to appropriate level of care such as skilled care, rehabilitation, custodial, and home health care for complex care.
Document discharge planning on the interdisciplinary plan of care, in progress notes and education record (when applicable).
Maintain current knowledge of resources available in the community to support a continuum of effective services for the patient.
Deliver notice of Medicare discharge appeal rights within the appropriate time frame.
Deliver detailed notice of discharge upon discharge appeal for social work cases.
Perform medical record review to assess for appropriateness of admissions and continued hospital stay for assigned patients.
Monitor avoidable days and recommend changes in services or processes.
Ensure compliance with managed care contracts and length of stay targets while maintaining quality of care.
Develop and educate staff to reduce length of stay and resource consumption while maintaining quality of care.
Distribute hospital‑issued non‑coverage notices.
Identify appropriate cases requiring social work services.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of the significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems.
Advocate for patients’ rights within the healthcare community to access resources to improve compliance and quality of life.
Identify and validate patient and family psychosocial needs that impact compliance to medical treatment plan through individual or group conferences to help the patient understand, accept and follow medical recommendations.
Provide appropriate services and referrals to restore and motivate the patient to seek optimum social and health adjustment within the patient’s capacity.
Utilize available community resources to assist patients to resume their lives in the community and to learn to adapt within limits of disability.
Prepare patient histories, service plans and reports; provide consistent, accurate documentation of social work activities.
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to assist them in coping with illness, hospitalizations, the dying process, and financial management.
Report abuse, neglect, domestic violence and other required cases to appropriate authorities and provide education and guidance to other mandated reporters when they encounter abuse and neglect patient cases.
Assist with transfer of patients to appropriate treatment facilities, including substance abuse and psychiatric facilities.
Initiate discussions with families regarding organ and tissue donation; facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies.
Serve as a liaison to the ethics committee and actively assist patients and families with decision making involving complex ethical questions.
Perform crisis intervention with patient and family situations; respond to crisis situations in the ER and ICU.
Assess and transfer patients with acute psychiatric illness who require inpatient psychiatric care to the appropriate facility.
Assess at‑risk patients for goals of care conversations and initiate conversations.
Communicate plan of care with attending physician and interdisciplinary teams.
Develop programs and educate patients and families on advance directives.
Provide patient, staff and community education on topics related to health and psychosocial issues.
Other
New graduates are required to participate in weekly clinical supervision with a LCSW Social Worker until a minimum of 3,000 supervised hours is fulfilled.
Upon completion of three years post‑master’s degree, is eligible to provide graduate‑level Social Work field supervision 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 Medicine Healthcare and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest policies on patient confidentiality including HIPAA requirements and Personal Rules of Conduct.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work.
Licensed social worker in the state of Illinois (LSW).
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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.
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 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Marketing and Product Management
Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Job Description The
Social Worker LSW
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM. The role is 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 Medicine Lake Forest Hospital campus.
The Social Worker LSW 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, this individual develops observable and measurable goals and expected outcomes in the areas of problem resolution, utilization and resource management, and patient satisfaction. The Social Worker LSW meets the professional exemption under FLSA.
Responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with the patient, their family, and the health care team.
Coordinate and lead care conferences for patients with length of stays greater than 7 days.
Document unusual occurrences and patient relations issues; make appropriate referrals to risk management, infection control, and quality departments.
Assess patient and family needs for appropriate discharge services.
Coordinate transfer to appropriate level of care such as skilled care, rehabilitation, custodial, and home health care for complex care.
Document discharge planning on the interdisciplinary plan of care, in progress notes and education record (when applicable).
Maintain current knowledge of resources available in the community to support a continuum of effective services for the patient.
Deliver notice of Medicare discharge appeal rights within the appropriate time frame.
Deliver detailed notice of discharge upon discharge appeal for social work cases.
Perform medical record review to assess for appropriateness of admissions and continued hospital stay for assigned patients.
Monitor avoidable days and recommend changes in services or processes.
Ensure compliance with managed care contracts and length of stay targets while maintaining quality of care.
Develop and educate staff to reduce length of stay and resource consumption while maintaining quality of care.
Distribute hospital‑issued non‑coverage notices.
Identify appropriate cases requiring social work services.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of the significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems.
Advocate for patients’ rights within the healthcare community to access resources to improve compliance and quality of life.
Identify and validate patient and family psychosocial needs that impact compliance to medical treatment plan through individual or group conferences to help the patient understand, accept and follow medical recommendations.
Provide appropriate services and referrals to restore and motivate the patient to seek optimum social and health adjustment within the patient’s capacity.
Utilize available community resources to assist patients to resume their lives in the community and to learn to adapt within limits of disability.
Prepare patient histories, service plans and reports; provide consistent, accurate documentation of social work activities.
Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to assist them in coping with illness, hospitalizations, the dying process, and financial management.
Report abuse, neglect, domestic violence and other required cases to appropriate authorities and provide education and guidance to other mandated reporters when they encounter abuse and neglect patient cases.
Assist with transfer of patients to appropriate treatment facilities, including substance abuse and psychiatric facilities.
Initiate discussions with families regarding organ and tissue donation; facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies.
Serve as a liaison to the ethics committee and actively assist patients and families with decision making involving complex ethical questions.
Perform crisis intervention with patient and family situations; respond to crisis situations in the ER and ICU.
Assess and transfer patients with acute psychiatric illness who require inpatient psychiatric care to the appropriate facility.
Assess at‑risk patients for goals of care conversations and initiate conversations.
Communicate plan of care with attending physician and interdisciplinary teams.
Develop programs and educate patients and families on advance directives.
Provide patient, staff and community education on topics related to health and psychosocial issues.
Other
New graduates are required to participate in weekly clinical supervision with a LCSW Social Worker until a minimum of 3,000 supervised hours is fulfilled.
Upon completion of three years post‑master’s degree, is eligible to provide graduate‑level Social Work field supervision 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 Medicine Healthcare and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest policies on patient confidentiality including HIPAA requirements and Personal Rules of Conduct.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work.
Licensed social worker in the state of Illinois (LSW).
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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.
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 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Marketing and Product Management
Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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