Clinical Social Worker

BJC HealthCare (New); Alton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois, is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, discharge planning, and resource linkage to support patients and families.

Requirements include MSW and LCSW licensure in Illinois; full-time day shift, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required with IL LCSW licensure.
• IL licensure as LCSW is mandatory.
• Experience with discharge planning and social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening and assessment to meet patient needs.
• Develops patient-centered care plans based on findings.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and coordinates community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Cultural Diversity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Clinical Social Worker? Join our team at Alton Memorial Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F
• Day Shift: 8am-430pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Alton Memorial Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:
  • Master's in Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - IL

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Case Management, Utilization Review, Social Services: Provides admission and continued stay reviews on all patients for the purpose of compliance and the proper utilization of resources. Provides social service resources to patient's and their families.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides clinical social work services to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Provides individual and group counseling, linkage to community resources, expertise in cultural diversity and advocacy. Collaborates with the health care team and ensures timely, cost-effective discharge and transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening and assessment activities to meet the needs of the discharged patient.
• Applies assessment findings to prepare a patient-centered plan of care.
• Applies and complies with all regulations and utilizes resources available to patients to manage their continuum of care.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

- Social Work

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer