Social Worker, LSW

Hospital Sisters Health System • Decatur, IL

1d • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

HSHS is seeking a compassionate and resourceful Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to serve as a Case Manager on our patient care team. This role focuses on supporting patients and families through complex medical and psychosocial situations, ensuring safe and effective discharge planning, and connecting patients to community resources. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for patient needs and improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Active LSW license in the state of Illinois (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master’s preferred (MSW)
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Master’s Degree in social work is required.
• Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the state of Wisconsin or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Illinois is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• In roles which travel is required, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and own transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred (MSW)
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare setting strongly preferred
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community services
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and external agencies
• Support crisis intervention and facilitate transitions of care
• Maintain compliance with documentation, regulatory standards, and ethical practices

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 $4,000 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees