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Licensed Social Worker-LSW

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $30.00–$46.51 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you work with nurse case managers on the Care Management Team?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate smoothly and divide work clearly with case managers to coordinate care.

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a very hard decision, like end-of-life care or nursing home placement.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and supportive while helping families make painful choices.

How do you take care of yourself when the work gets emotionally heavy?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy coping habits that help them avoid burnout in hospital social work.

What would you do

A patient is ready for discharge but has nowhere safe to go. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work creatively with resources and the care team instead of delaying or forcing an unsafe discharge.

A patient refuses a placement the team recommends. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient autonomy while making sure the patient understands the risks.

This job includes every 5th or 6th weekend. How do you handle weekend coverage when the team is smaller?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently on weekends and prioritize urgent discharges.

About the work

Walk me through how you do a psychosocial assessment on a newly admitted patient.

What they are checking: Whether they gather the right information on support, finances, housing and mental health to plan a safe discharge.

The role asks you to identify high-risk patients from a psychosocial and financial perspective. What signs tell you a patient is high risk?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot risks like homelessness, lack of insurance or no caregiver early in the stay.

How do you handle a suspected case of elder abuse or neglect?

What they are checking: Whether they know Illinois reporting requirements and follow them promptly and properly.

What community resources in the Chicago western suburbs would you use for patients with limited income?

What they are checking: Whether they know or can quickly learn local resources that help patients after discharge.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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 - $46.51per 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. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser: www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf 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.

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