Social Worker

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Social Worker to join our Care Management team at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. The role emphasizes counseling and discharge planning to support patients and families during potentially stressful times.

A Master's Degree in social work is required, with licensure eligibility and 40-hour workweeks. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work is required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
• 2 years of home care, hospice, discharge planning or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling or discharge planning to patients and families.
• Assist with care management and behavioral health/social work support.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate patient services and resources.

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work + 5 years relevant experience in lieu of master's

Job description

Pay Range:

$28.14 - $42.21

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Social Worker to join our team. Clinical Social Workers are critical members of the patient care team and have the important responsibility of caring for patients and their families at potentially stressful and uncertain times. Offering assistance via counseling or discharge planning these licensed and trained professionals provide high-quality care through the provision of social work services.

Position Specifics

• Department: Care Management
• Core Function: Behavioral Health/Social Work
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education

• Master’s Degree in social work is required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.

Experience

• Prior experience in social work or past social service clinical experience directly transferrable to a healthcare environment is preferred.
• 2 years of home care, hospice, discharge planning or related experience is preferred.

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

• Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the state of Wisconsin or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Illinois is required.
• Wisconsin: Licensed as a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW), Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred. Illinois: Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.
• Eligible temporary Social Worker license while completing the examination requirements for full licensure is required. Social Worker licensure must be obtained within the timeframe permitted under the temporary license and as required by applicable state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• In roles which travel is required, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and own transportation is required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

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These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

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