LSW Case Manager & Care Coordination Lead

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a social work professional to support patients and families, coordinating discharge planning and ongoing transition of care. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and evidence-based social work practices within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with an Illinois LCSW license and relevant experience in discharge planning and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and LCSW licensure required.
• 1 year of technical experience in a health-care setting preferred.
• LSW for Job Code 2525 may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families regarding health status and social, emotional, and economic issues.
• Performs concurrent patient assessments for level of care and expedites care plans.
• Provides consultations to medical staff on socio-emotional factors affecting illness.
• Documents discharge planning to ensure safe post-hospital care transitions.
• Collaborates with the care team to plan care and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Leads social work education, supervision, and ongoing development of the team.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Social work

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

LCSW in Illinois

LSW for Job Code 2525

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a social work professional to support patients and families, coordinating discharge planning and ongoing transition of care. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and evidence-based social work practices within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work with an Illinois LCSW license and relevant experience in discharge planning and care coordination.