Case Management Social Worker – Inpatient

Carle Health

. Provide social work services to patients and families to meet identified psychosocial needs .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work services, including case planning, patient advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Proficient in assessing psychosocial needs and facilitating access to financial resources and community services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Master's Degree in Social WorkCase Planning and CoordinationPatient Advocacy and SupportAssessment of Psychosocial Needs

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Hard Skills

Social Work InterventionPASRR AssessmentsFinancial Assistance EvaluationCommunity Resource EducationCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Empathic ListeningOrganizational SkillsFlexibilitySelf-MotivationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Team CollaborationSocial Determinants of HealthAcute Stroke CareIllinois MedicaidHealth Care Surrogacy Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide social work services to patients and families to meet identified psychosocial needs
Enhance problem-solving and coping capacities
Facilitate timely discharge by arranging post-discharge services
Assist with new Senior Nursing Facility (SNF) placement
Address acute social determinants
Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure clear communication and care planning
Investigate cases admitted with no insurance or self-pay to identify insurance coverage and financial assistance needs
Evaluate patients for abuse or neglect and make appropriate referrals
Involve patients and families in case planning decisions
Keep the director/manager informed of problematic cases, especially legal or risk management issues
Assist and advocate for patients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements
Provide social work intervention to patients and families
Provide support and planning in cases of death, adoption, and fetal demise
Respond to healthcare team referrals to identify facilities and services during and after hospitalization
Help identify Health Care Surrogates in accordance with the Health Care Surrogacy Act
Assess uninsured/underinsured patients for Illinois Medicaid and Carle Financial Assistance Program eligibility
Complete PASRR assessments for discharge to extended care facilities
Complete mandated reports of suspected abuse or neglect and collaborate with investigating bodies on safe plans
Arrange transportation for medical appointments or discharge home when possible
Educate patients about and connect them with community resources
Provide empathic listening and emotional support in person or by phone

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients
Ability to coordinate multiple projects concurrently and establish priorities
Strong planning and organizational skills
Self-motivated
Flexibility in hours and job duties
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Sign-on bonus: LCSW $10,000
Sign-on bonus: LSW (<1 year experience) $1,000
Sign-on bonus: LSW (1+ years experience) $2,500