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Job Description Summary Supports the mission of Advocate Home Health Services by delivering cost-effective, outcome-focused, and patient-centered care. Assesses patients’ psychosocial needs in the home setting, develops and implements care plans to address those needs, and collaborates with the care team to coordinate services and promote positive patient outcomes. Where You Will Work Advocate Christ Medical Center is a prominent non‑profit teaching hospital located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving as a major referral hospital in the Midwest for several specialties. The hospital provides emergency care for over 100,000 patient visits annually and has a LevelI trauma center. We're Looking For: Licensure or Certifications LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois Education/Experience Master's of Social Work services from an accredited school 1–2 years of experience in a clinical, hospital setting post‑licensure preferred As a Medical Social Worker, you will: Provide comprehensive social work services, including assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge coordination, to meet patients’ psychosocial needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely care transitions and access to services such as post‑acute care, mental health support, and community resources. Educate and advocate for patients and families, connect them with appropriate services, and address issues like end‑of‑life planning, abuse, and social needs. Manage care progression to optimize outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure appropriate levels of care. Maintain documentation, compliance with regulations, and professional standards, while supporting staff training and continuing education. Schedule Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday 08:00–16:30 with weekend and holiday rotation. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This position requires travel, thereby exposing candidates 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 comply with personal protective equipment as ordered. Weekend, holidays, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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