Social Worker (LCSW) - Emergency Department, Per Diem, Rotating Shifts (2 shifts per month)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LCSW) - Emergency Department, Per Diem, Rotating Shifts (2 shifts per month) at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 4.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Social Work position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $76k to $103k annually.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Case management, Conflict resolution, Patient advocacy, Resource utilization, Trauma support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides direct face-to-face psychosocial interventions and crisis support to patients and families in the emergency department. They also manage discharge planning and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary medical team to ensure safe and timely transitions.

Benefits package: 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Lifecycle Benefits, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.