Licensed Social Worker-LSW
Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
How do you work with nurse case managers on the Care Management Team?
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate smoothly and divide work clearly with case managers to coordinate care.
Tell me about a time you supported a family through a very hard decision, like end-of-life care or nursing home placement.
What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and supportive while helping families make painful choices.
How do you take care of yourself when the work gets emotionally heavy?
What they are checking: Whether they have healthy coping habits that help them avoid burnout in hospital social work.
What would you do
A patient is ready for discharge but has nowhere safe to go. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they work creatively with resources and the care team instead of delaying or forcing an unsafe discharge.
A patient refuses a placement the team recommends. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they respect patient autonomy while making sure the patient understands the risks.
This job includes every 5th or 6th weekend. How do you handle weekend coverage when the team is smaller?
What they are checking: Whether they can work independently on weekends and prioritize urgent discharges.
About the work
Walk me through how you do a psychosocial assessment on a newly admitted patient.
What they are checking: Whether they gather the right information on support, finances, housing and mental health to plan a safe discharge.
The role asks you to identify high-risk patients from a psychosocial and financial perspective. What signs tell you a patient is high risk?
What they are checking: Whether they can spot risks like homelessness, lack of insurance or no caregiver early in the stay.
How do you handle a suspected case of elder abuse or neglect?
What they are checking: Whether they know Illinois reporting requirements and follow them promptly and properly.
What community resources in the Chicago western suburbs would you use for patients with limited income?
What they are checking: Whether they know or can quickly learn local resources that help patients after discharge.
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