Social Worker Neurosurgery

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,363 - 47,485; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a social worker to join a specialized neurological team, delivering compassionate support to patients and families navigating complex diagnoses. You will coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to address psychosocial needs and facilitate smooth transitions of care.

The role emphasizes top-of-license practice, empathetic communication, advocacy, and holistic care, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction across the continuum of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Licensure per Illinois requirements.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients and families.
• Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families with neurological conditions.
• Coordinate care transitions with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate social work services for assigned caseload.
• Advocate for holistic, patient-centered care and timely resource connections.
• Collaborate with Almost Home Kids leadership to align with strategic goals.

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join a highly specialized neurological team where your expertise as a social worker makes a profound impact on patients navigating some of the most complex and life-altering diagnoses. In this role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families facing neurological conditions, guiding them through hospitalization, treatment decisions, and recovery. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to address psychosocial needs, coordinate care transitions, and connect patients with critical resources.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a fast-paced, rewarding environment while building meaningful relationships during pivotal moments in patients’ lives. If you are a skilled communicator, thrive in collaborative settings, and are passionate about advocacy and holistic care, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in neurological patient outcomes.

Responsible for identifying, assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating options and services across the continuum of care for individuals in assigned case load. Health care services are coordinated on behalf of the patient to promote the delivery of care at the appropriate level of care which will optimize clinical outcomes and satisfaction with services. Assures the designation of primary responsibility among team members to each aspect of the plan, avoiding duplication and fragmentation. The social worker assesses and intervenes to address the complex medical and clinical needs associated with illness, injury or chronic illness/ disease. Coordinates the health care team to facilitate and expedite the best outcomes for the patient and physician caring for that patient. Works with patient and treatment team to help establish goals and realize optimal outcomes as determined by current individualized care plans. Works with the Almost Home Kids leadership team to ensure alignment with the strategic goals and visions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Licensure: Shall comply with the Illinois state licensing and certification requirements.
   • a. Social Worker with a BSW who has completed 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
   • b. Social Worker with a BSW who has not obtained 3 years of supervised clinical hours will be given the opportunity to complete this clinical practicum required to sit for the examination for practice of social work. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
   • c. Social Worker with an MSW who has not obtained their license will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Within 1 year of completing specified supervised clinical hours, the employee will be required to pass the examination for the practice of social work and obtain applicable license as awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
3. CPR Certification.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, in a positive manner and with empathetic approach, to patients/ families with a variety of health issues, age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
5. Care Management certification within 3 years of hire.
6. Working knowledge of a clinical EMR system and Microsoft Office applications.
7. Excellent decision-making and time management skills in order to work independently and efficiently with limited supervision.
8. Substantial interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel from other departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Social Work.
2. Chronic, complex illnesses pediatric care management experience.
3. Three to five years of experience caring for patients with progressively increasing responsibility. Broad knowledge of chronic illness and medical and community resources.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.