Licensed Social Worker, ED

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 64,072; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Childcare Employee Discount

Referral Rewards

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A leading medical center in Maywood seeks a Social Worker in the Emergency Department. The role involves providing psychosocial assessment and care management services, identifying at-risk patients, and coordinating discharges. Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work and an LSW license with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in an ER or acute hospital setting. The position offers a salary range of $30.00 - $46.51 per hour, emphasizing commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention as part of care management.
• Identify high-risk patients and provide necessary support and resources.
• Serve as a liaison for transitions and discharges between the hospital and agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Crisis management

Ability to work under stress

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Hours: 12 hour shift (Nights)

Loyola University Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Hours: 12 hour shift (Nights)

Loyola University Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker in the Emergency Department. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Management Team for coordinated patient care delivery across the continuum.

What We Offer

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What You Will Do

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

What You Will Need

• 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.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $46.51 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.