Inpatient Social Worker - Palliative Care

Advocate Health

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Psychosocial assessment and screening
Discharge planning and care coordination
Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Social Worker for its Palliative Care Department, responsible for providing social work services to patients and families, including psychosocial assessments and care coordination. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in social work, preferably hold an LCSW certification, and have at least one year of healthcare experience

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing comprehensive social work services including psychosocial assessments, interventions, and discharge planning for patients in palliative care.
  • The position requires active collaboration within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to coordinate safe and timely care transitions across the continuum.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Inpatient Social Worker for its Palliative Care Department, responsible for providing social work services to patients and families, including psychosocial assessments and care coordination. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s degree in social work, preferably hold an LCSW certification, and have at least one year of healthcare experience.

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychosocial assessment and screening
  • Discharge planning and care coordination
  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Community resource connection
  • Bereavement and ethical issue support

Nice-to-have

  • Strong time management skills
  • Patient advocacy experience
  • Education of social work students
  • Knowledge of ACO environments
  • Legal proceeding participation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work from CSWE accredited school
  • Illinois LSW license required; LCSW preferred
  • 1 year of social work experience in healthcare

Work Rights

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