Inpatient Social Worker: Impactful Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center on Site

Referral Rewards

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola University Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker for a full-time position in the Chicago area. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination with hospital and community resources.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Social Work and an LSW; LCSW preferred. 1–2 years’ hospital experience, especially in ER/acute care, is desirable. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a hospital setting (ER or acute care preferred).
• Excellent communication and crisis management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, and education to patient/families as part of care management.
• Identifies high-risk patients and provides information, counseling, and referrals.
• Acts as liaison for transitions and discharges between hospital and community agencies.
• Contributes to training of social work professionals within LUHS.
• Coordinates placement and discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Stress tolerance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Loyola University Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker for a full-time position in the Chicago area. The role involves psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordination with hospital and community resources.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Social Work and an LSW; LCSW preferred. 1–2 years’ hospital experience, especially in ER/acute care, is desirable. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.