Inpatient Social Worker - Palliative Care

02310 AMG Christ - Palliative Care

Full time

Yes

40

Monday-Friday 8AM-430PM No weekends or holidays.

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

Where You Will Work: 

Advocate Christ Medical Center is a prominent non-profit teaching hospital located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Advocate Christ Medical Center serves as a major referral hospital in the Midwest for several specialties, including cardiovascular services; heart, lung and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; oncology; orthopedics; and women’s health. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 100,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois, serving southern portions of Chicago and Cook County, all of Will County and regions as far south as Kankakee, Illinois, west to Morris, Illinois and east to Northwest Indiana.  Numerous national organizations have recognized Advocate Christ Medical Center for the safe and quality care we provide.

We’re Looking For: 

Licensure or Certifications 

• License/Registration/Certification:  IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

Degrees: 

•  Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• Years of Experience:  1 year of social work experience in healthcare

What You’ll Do: 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-430PM No weekends or holidays. Work along side 2MD's and 7APP's.

As an Inpatient Medical Social Worker,  you will:

• Deliver comprehensive social work support by conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, follow-up care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely care across the continuum, including post-acute services and community resources, while advocating for patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare decisions, available resources, and complex issues such as advanced directives, end-of-life care, and social concerns.
• Connect individuals to community services and agencies, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions.
• Support care coordination by managing length of stay, reducing readmissions, and ensuring appropriate levels of care within network systems.
• Maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while also contributing to staff education and professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Exposed to patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases, therefore team members must abide by personal protective equipment as ordered.
• Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage per site requirement.
• Position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading/writing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Fast paced work environment with established time constraints per site.

Ready to Take the Next Step: 

Apply Now! 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.