Social Worker-LCSW - Case Management/Acute Care
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Humboldt Park Health as a Social Worker LCSW – Case Management/Acute Care in Chicago, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitates discharge planning from admission. Assesses needs that may come up for patients and is proactive to prevent any delays in discharge.
- Active participation in IPOC (Interdisciplinary rounds) working closely with Case Manager, Nurses, and Physicians.
- Prepares psychosocial evaluations and care plans age appropriate to the patient/family needs.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, interventions, and procedures necessary, with an emphasis on self
Requirements
- Minimum of 1
- 3 years of experience
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensure required within 6 months of employment
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Humboldt Park Health as a Social Worker LCSW – Case Management/Acute Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker-LCSW - Case Management/Acute Care at Humboldt Park Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
This Social Work position at Humboldt Park Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Clinical Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Care Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker facilitates discharge planning and conducts psychosocial assessments for medical patients in an acute care setting. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective care plans while providing necessary community referrals.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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