Inpatient Social Worker - Care Transitions & Support

IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center; Melrose Park (IL); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare

Employee Discount

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to support the Care Management Team in coordinating patient care and transitions across the continuum at LUHS in the Chicago area.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, an LSW, and 1–2 years of hospital experience, with strong communication and crisis-management skills. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LSW licensure required; LCSW preferred.
• 1–2 years of related experience required.
• Experience in ER or acute hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of care management.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals.
• 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 LUHS education program.
• Facilitates and coordinates placement and discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies.
• Discusses discharge plan and barriers to safe discharge with interdisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis management

Strong communication

Stress management

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

LCSW preferred

Descripción del empleo

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, seeks an Inpatient Social Worker to support the Care Management Team in coordinating patient care and transitions across the continuum at LUHS in the Chicago area.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work, an LSW, and 1–2 years of hospital experience, with strong communication and crisis-management skills. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.