Licensed Social Worker-LSW

Social Worker

Inpatient Social Work Hours: 8am - 4:30pm with every 5th or 6th weekend

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Loyola University Medical center has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Management Team for coordinated patient care delivery across the continuum.

What we offer:

• Benefits from Day One
• Daily Pay! Work today, Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you will do:

• Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of comprehensive care management services.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Serves as a liaison for complex transitions/discharges between the hospital and community agencies for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Contributes to training of social work professionals as part of the education program at LUHS.
• Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies. Discusses with interdisciplinary team the discharge plan and any barriers to a safe discharge.

What you will need:

• Master's degree required in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience required.
• Experience in the ER or acute hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $30.00 - $46.51 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.