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Social Worker

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $28.14–$42.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a stressful or uncertain time in the hospital.

What they are checking: Counseling skills and compassion, which the posting describes as core to the role.

Tell me about a time you had to find resources for a patient with no insurance or little money.

What they are checking: Resourcefulness with community and financial supports that make discharge possible.

How do you work with nurses, case managers and physicians on a shared plan?

What they are checking: Teamwork in care management, where the social worker is one voice among many.

What experience do you have with home care, hospice or discharge planning?

What they are checking: Relevant background, since the posting prefers two years in those areas.

How do you take care of yourself after hard cases, like a death or a difficult family meeting?

What they are checking: Self-care and boundaries that prevent burnout in emotionally heavy work.

What would you do

A patient wants to go home but the care team thinks it isn't safe. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Balancing patient self-determination with safety, and knowing when capacity is in question.

How do you manage a large caseload when several patients are ready for discharge on the same day?

What they are checking: Prioritization and organization in a hospital where delays affect bed flow.

A patient with a mental health crisis is in a medical bed. What's your role?

What they are checking: Comfort with behavioral health needs and knowing how to connect patients to the right level of care.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build a discharge plan for an older patient who lives alone and can't safely go home yet.

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of discharge options like skilled nursing, home care and hospice, and how to coordinate them.

How do you screen for abuse, neglect or unsafe living situations, and what are your reporting duties in Illinois?

What they are checking: Awareness of mandated reporting and how to assess safety concerns carefully.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $28.14 - $42.21 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Social Worker to join our team. Clinical Social Workers are critical members of the patient care team and have the important responsibility of caring for patients and their families at potentially stressful and uncertain times. Offering assistance via counseling or discharge planning these licensed and trained professionals provide high-quality care through the provision of social work services. Position Specifics: o Department: Care Management o Core Function: Behavioral Health/Social Work o Schedule: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm o Facility: St. John's Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Master’s Degree in social work is required. 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. Experience 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. Certifications Licenses and Registrations Licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in the state of Wisconsin or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Illinois is required. 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. Eligible temporary Social Worker license while completing the examination requirements for full licensure is required. Social Worker licensure must be obtained within the timeframe permitted under the temporary license and as required by applicable state regulations. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. In roles which travel is required, a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and own transportation is required. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. 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 $5,250 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! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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