Licensed Social Worker - Inpatient Psych

Trinity Health Corp.; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; 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 at LU Medical/G

Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlie

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola University Medical Center, a prominent member of Trinity Health, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join its care management team. The role involves psychosocial assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of transitions from hospital to community care.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work, LSW/LPC licensure (LCSW preferred), and 3–5 years of ER or acute hospital experience. Excellent communication and crisis management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work is required.
• LSW or LPC licensure is required; LCSW preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in an ER or acute hospital setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage crisis situations calmly.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Crisis management

Stress management

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required; LCSW preferred

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

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 (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/lumc), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/gmh), and MacNeal Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/macneal-hospital).

Posting

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

Hours: 12-hour shifts

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:

• 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.

What you will need:

• Master's degree required in Counseling or Social Work.

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required; LCSW preferred.

• 3-5 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.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $26.83 - $41.59per 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran