Hospital Social Work Case Manager with LCSW Leadership

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks an experienced Social Worker to assess, discharge plan, and intervene for patients and families on health, emotional, and economic issues as part of the care continuum.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work and LCSW licensure in Illinois (or LSW for Job Code 2525); at least 1 year of experience in a medically complex setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• LCSW licensed in Illinois or LSW for Job Code 2525.
• 1 year of technical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs concurrent patient assessment related to appropriateness of the level of care and expediting the plan of care.
• Provides consultations to medical staff on socio-emotional factors affecting illness and plan of care.
• Provides discharge planning services to optimize posthospital care needs.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to transition patients to the next level of care.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to guide evaluation of care and resource use.
• Intervenes on behalf of patients with abuse, neglect, mental health issues, end-of-life and financial concerns.
• Facilitates guardianship, adoption, advance directive planning, and emergency detentions.
• Develops relationships with community organizations to support hospital and post-discharge care.
• Leads education and supervision within the social work team and coordinates ongoing education.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks an experienced Social Worker to assess, discharge plan, and intervene for patients and families on health, emotional, and economic issues as part of the care continuum.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work and LCSW licensure in Illinois (or LSW for Job Code 2525); at least 1 year of experience in a medically complex setting is preferred.