Hospital Social Worker
About The Position
Join Memorial Health and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a Hospital Social Worker (LSW) with an MSW degree, you'll play a critical role in addressing complex psychosocial factors that affect health outcomes, contributing to holistic, patient-centered care. What We Offer: Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to our team! 40 Hours of Front-Loaded PTO Flexible time off and remote on-call options, with minimal need to return to the hospital. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform healthcare decisions. Address social determinants of health to prevent readmissions and adverse outcomes. Develop interventions that consider the full psychosocial impact of illness or hospitalization. Collaborate with the healthcare team to remove barriers to post-acute care. Facilitate timely referrals to community resources and promote patient self-reliance. Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by addressing social needs and avoiding "social admissions." Bring your LSW license and MSW degree to a dynamic team and help improve patient outcomes through compassionate, proactive care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree of Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Illinois Licensed Social Worker required within six months of hire date
- Experience working with adults across the life span presenting with chronic or serious illness
- Experience identifying and coordinating the needs of chronically ill patients and families as well as supporting the care team
- Understanding of psychosocial implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and dying issues.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness and of the influence of culture on healthcare
Responsibilities
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Community Resources
- Care Delivery
- Care Transitions
- Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Counseling
- Discharge Planning
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to our team!
- 40 Hours of Front-Loaded PTO
- Flexible time off and remote on-call options, with minimal need to return to the hospital.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
