Social Worker

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

2d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Social Worker to join the Care Management department at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Clinical Social Workers are key members of the patient care team, supporting patients and families during stressful and uncertain times. The role provides social work services, including counseling and discharge planning, to deliver high-quality care. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $31.03–$46.54, with the actual rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education. A master's degree in social work is required. A bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience may be considered in place of a master's degree. Social work licensure in the applicable state and Basic Life Support certification are required. A temporary social worker license is required while completing examination requirements for full licensure, and full licensure must be obtained within the applicable timeframe.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, or a bachelor's degree in social work plus five years of social work or social service clinical experience, which may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
Required licensure as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Wisconsin or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Illinois.
Eligible temporary Social Worker license while completing examination requirements for full licensure; full licensure must be obtained within the timeframe permitted by the temporary license and applicable state regulations.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Where travel is required, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal transportation are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior social work or social service clinical experience directly transferable to a healthcare environment.
Two years of home care, hospice, discharge planning, or related experience.
In Wisconsin, licensure as a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW), Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
In Illinois, licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Responsibilities

Provide social work services to patients and their families.
Offer counseling and discharge planning.
Support patients and families during stressful and uncertain times as a member of the patient care team.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Up to $5,250 in educational assistance per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.