Social Worker IHR Evenings

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$43/hr

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Company Description

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.

We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Hours are: 4PM-1AM mostly during the week, with some weekend on call hours.

The Social Worker role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Social Worker assumes responsibility for providing medical social work services to patients, families, and staff. In collaboration with the Case Manager, this position assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, in participating in restorative health programs, in assisting with discharge recommendations, and in addressing issues of terminality.

Qualifications

Required

  • Basic PC knowledge - Microsoft Word, Windows, E-Mail
  • Demonstrates an awareness of ethical practices and adheres to a professional code of conduct
  • Strong customer service skills

Must Be Able to Communicate Effectively

  • Must exhibit competence in communication skills, psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, and laws/regulations which impact health care services
  • Must be self-motivated, able to work well with minimal supervision, and be able to multitask
  • Must possess good listening skills, be customer service and satisfaction driven, and have strong teamwork skills
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Walking 50 75% of the time
  • Must be willing to respond to on-call pages within 45 minutes of call
  • Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work or related field
  • Must be an LSW/LCSW or MSW/CSW

Preferred

CPR certification

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information jobs.nm.org

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

  • Hours Per Week / FTE: 1.2 hrs/wk - 0.03 FTE
  • Job Shift: Evening Job (2nd)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $43.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $43.00
  • Compensation: USD 43 - USD 43 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides medical social work services to patients, families, and staff, assisting with adjustments to acute and chronic illnesses. They collaborate with Case Managers to support discharge planning, restorative health programs, and end-of-life issues.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementMultitaskingActive listeningCrisis interventionCommunity resources knowledgeRegulatory complianceEmail

Social Worker Career Context

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 18% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $59k (middle half $50k–$64k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Illinois222 active6,473 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% remote · 18% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment252 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Northwestern Memorial Healthcaresilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$90k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job
PSLF eligible
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,386 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits

Living in Geneva

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$453k
Typical market rent
$2,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.