Social Worker (LSW) - General Medicine, Observation, Full-Time, Days

About the role

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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

• Meets directly with patient and family to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment.
• Recommends a plan of intervention based on patient needs, preference and mutually established goals.
• Provides psychosocial interventions which include reactions to illness and disability, especially the chronically and terminally ill.
• Facilitates informed decision making (including advanced directives) and development of treatment and intervention plans.
• Assists with adjustment to the hospital setting and compliance with treatment plan.
• Assists with adjustment and coping with post-hospital care needs and linkage to community resources.
• Addresses gynecological and 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.
• Handles issues related to insurance coverage and payment.
• Addresses psychiatric symptoms and chemical dependency.
• Provides conflict