Social Worker (LCSW) - Emergency Department, Per Diem, Rotating Shifts (2 shifts per month)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Emergency Department Social Worker – Per Diem in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- hospital care needs and linkage to community resources. Gynecological/obstetrical
Requirements
- by participating in workshops, conferences, and/or in-services.
- Complies with Northwestern Memorial Hospital policies on patient confidentiality including HIPAA requirements and Personal Rules of Conduct.
- Qualifications Required: Licensure in Illinois; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Master's Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by CSWE.
- A high level of interpersonal skills to affect positive outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $36.71 - $49.55/hr
- Signing bonus: $1.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
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.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
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.
Compensation Analysis
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $76k to $103k annually.
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
- Transparent compensation ($76k–$103k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Resource Utilization, Patient Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Community Resources, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Emergency Department Social Worker is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and facilitating discharge planning for patients. They collaborate with medical staff to ensure effective care coordination and resource utilization.
Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
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
Per Diem
Posted
5d ago
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