Inpatient LSW Social Worker – Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today

Competitive Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlib

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Maywood, IL, is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the Care Management Team and coordinate patient care across the continuum. Hours are 8am–4:30pm with every 5th or 6th weekend, in an inpatient setting.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work and an LSW; LCSW preferred, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Benefits-from-day-one, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience required.
• Experience in the ER or acute hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of comprehensive care management services.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Serves as a liaison for complex transitions/discharges between the hospital and community agencies for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Contributes to training of social work professionals as part of the education program at LUHS.
• Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies. Discusses with interdisciplinary team the discharge plan and any barriers to a safe discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Patient-centered approach

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Loyola Medicine in Maywood, IL, is seeking a Social Worker to collaborate with the Care Management Team and coordinate patient care across the continuum. Hours are 8am–4:30pm with every 5th or 6th weekend, in an inpatient setting.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work and an LSW; LCSW preferred, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Benefits-from-day-one, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness, and growth opportunities are offered.