Hospital Social Worker: Transform Patient Care On-Site

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Illinois is seeking a Hospital Social Worker (LSW) with an MSW to address psychosocial factors affecting health outcomes and contribute to holistic, patient-centered care.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, address social determinants of health, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support post-acute care and timely referrals, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Illinois Licensed Social Worker required; LCSW preferred.
• Experience with adults with chronic or serious illness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to inform care decisions.
• Address social determinants of health to reduce readmissions.
• Develop interventions considering psychosocial impact of illness.
• Collaborate with care team to remove barriers to post-acute care.
• Refer to community resources and promote patient self-reliance.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by addressing social needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Illinois Licensed Social Worker

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Memorial Health in Illinois is seeking a Hospital Social Worker (LSW) with an MSW to address psychosocial factors affecting health outcomes and contribute to holistic, patient-centered care.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, address social determinants of health, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support post-acute care and timely referrals, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions.