Social Worker - LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Cardiac / Heart Failure | Chicago, IL (On-Site)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Cardiac/Heart Failure role in Chicago, IL (on-site). Provide specialized clinical social work for patients with VAD and heart failure.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the heart of Chicago as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This contract hospital social work opportunity focuses on cardiac care and heart failure patients, including VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) cases. Enjoy working in a renowned medical environment in the 60637 area while contributing to high-quality, multidisciplinary patient care. Ideal for LCSWs seeking cardiac social work, medical social worker, or hospital social worker roles in Chicago healthcare jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880 - $2,020
• Location: Chicago, IL 60637
• Setting: On-Site (Hospital/Clinical)
• Clinical Area: Cardiology / Heart Failure / VAD
• Schedule: Monday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Shifts per Week: 5 (8-hour days)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with potential for extension) — Contract position
• Observed Holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
• Start Date: May 4, 2026

Job Requirements

• Active LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Social Worker (LCSW) preferred — hospital social work or medical social worker experience desirable
• Experience with VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) cases preferred
• Heart failure and cardiac experience preferred (cardiac social work / cardiology social worker)
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago, IL (60637)
• Strong communication, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical social work services to patients and families, with emphasis on cardiac, heart failure, and VAD populations
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, case management, rehab) to support patient care, discharge planning, and transitions of care
• Offer counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources and support services
• Provide ongoing patient and family education related to heart failure, device management, and post-discharge needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record and adhere to regulatory, safety, and ethical standards
• Participate in orientation, ongoing training, and team meetings to support quality improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for LCSWs seeking cardiac social work or hospital social work roles in Chicago healthcare jobs and Illinois social work jobs. If you have experience with VAD, heart failure, or cardiology patients and want to join a collaborative clinical team, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Chicago healthcare team — submit your resume and licensure information today to be considered for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) position.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.