Hospital Social Worker

Springfield Memorial Hospital

Location

Springfield, IL

End Date

2025-12-30

Job description

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$25.72 - $39.86
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.