Hospital Social Worker Jobs
Hospital Social Worker jobs are open across acute care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings, at every level from entry-level to senior and department lead, with specializations in discharge planning, crisis intervention, and oncology or palliative care social work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Social Worker Care Manager – Mary Immaculate Hospital - Part-time - 24 Hour Workweek
Job Summary:
The Social Worker Care Manager is responsible for providing appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and families and facilitates a smooth transition for the patient throughout the continuum of care by accessing hospital, community, and governmental resources. They also provide clinical supervision to peers, Social Workers, and students.
Essential Functions:
- Identifies and prioritizes patients in need of social services, using a holistic approach inclusive of biopsychosocial, functional, cultural, spiritual, and financial factors. Plans with the patient, caregivers and members of the healthcare team to maximize health care responses, quality and cost-effective outcomes. Monitors and revises the plan as indicated when patient condition changes.
- Completes all necessary documentation. Maintains, clear, concise, and timely documentation in the patient record to reflect the needs of the patients.
- Documentation will reflect plan of care to address post hospital care needs and resources and evidence of patient, family, or caregiver involvement in planning. Ensuring patient’s and caregiver’s treatment goals and preferences are incorporated into the transition of care planning and communicated to the multidisciplinary team.
- Follow standardized practices and process related to Advance Care Planning, Length of Stay management and readmission prevention.
- Supports denial prevention related to medical necessity through addressing / removing barriers to progression of care and participating in Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds.
- Supports and promotes assertive, proactive care for patients, assisting in removing barriers related to achieving timely testing and treatment. Ensures resources are utilized appropriately and offering alternatives to acute care to the care team.
Education:
- Bachelor of Social Work (required)
- Master’s degree in social work or healthcare related field (preferred)
Licensure/Certification:
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
- Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required, preferred in VA)
- Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) from American Case Management Association or Certified Case Manager (CCM) from Commission for Case Manager Certification (preferred)
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in clinical setting (required)
- 3 year of experience in an acute care clinical setting (preferred)
- Ambulatory or post-acute, care coordination experience (preferred)
Range:
- Minimum: $30.99
- Maximum: $48.04
Skills and Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Social Work
- Care Management
- Ethics
- End of Life Ethics
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
- Microsoft office
- Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands and tolerate frequent interruptions.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Communication with family members
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Effective problem solving
- Teamwork
- Open to change
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Displays empathy
- Negotiation skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Social Worker Care Manager – Mary Immaculate Hospital - Part-time - 24 Hour Workweek
Job Summary:
The Social Worker Care Manager is responsible for providing appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and families and facilitates a smooth transition for the patient throughout the continuum of care by accessing hospital, community, and governmental resources. They also provide clinical supervision to peers, Social Workers, and students.
Essential Functions:
- Identifies and prioritizes patients in need of social services, using a holistic approach inclusive of biopsychosocial, functional, cultural, spiritual, and financial factors. Plans with the patient, caregivers and members of the healthcare team to maximize health care responses, quality and cost-effective outcomes. Monitors and revises the plan as indicated when patient condition changes.
- Completes all necessary documentation. Maintains, clear, concise, and timely documentation in the patient record to reflect the needs of the patients.
- Documentation will reflect plan of care to address post hospital care needs and resources and evidence of patient, family, or caregiver involvement in planning. Ensuring patient’s and caregiver’s treatment goals and preferences are incorporated into the transition of care planning and communicated to the multidisciplinary team.
- Follow standardized practices and process related to Advance Care Planning, Length of Stay management and readmission prevention.
- Supports denial prevention related to medical necessity through addressing / removing barriers to progression of care and participating in Interdisciplinary Discharge Rounds.
- Supports and promotes assertive, proactive care for patients, assisting in removing barriers related to achieving timely testing and treatment. Ensures resources are utilized appropriately and offering alternatives to acute care to the care team.
Education:
- Bachelor of Social Work (required)
- Master’s degree in social work or healthcare related field (preferred)
Licensure/Certification:
- BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
- Licensed as a Social Worker in state of practice (required, preferred in VA)
- Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) from American Case Management Association or Certified Case Manager (CCM) from Commission for Case Manager Certification (preferred)
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in clinical setting (required)
- 3 year of experience in an acute care clinical setting (preferred)
- Ambulatory or post-acute, care coordination experience (preferred)
Range:
- Minimum: $30.99
- Maximum: $48.04
Skills and Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Social Work
- Care Management
- Ethics
- End of Life Ethics
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
- Microsoft office
- Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands and tolerate frequent interruptions.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Communication with family members
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Effective problem solving
- Teamwork
- Open to change
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Displays empathy
- Negotiation skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospital social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current state licensure as LMSW or LCSW in the state of employment
- Experience with discharge planning and care coordination in an acute care setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care authorization processes
- Completion of a field practicum in a medical or healthcare social work setting
Tips for Your Hospital Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume for care settings
Acute care, behavioral health, and rehab units each prioritize different competencies. Customize your resume to lead with discharge planning experience for hospital roles and crisis stabilization skills for behavioral health units, so hiring managers see the most relevant work first.
Highlight licensure status prominently
List your LSW, LMSW, or LCSW credential next to your name at the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter by licensure level before a human ever reads your application, so burying it in a summary paragraph costs you interviews.
Target postings that match your license tier
Some openings require a licensed clinical social worker credential while others accept a master's-level license. Filter for roles that match your current licensure so you don't waste applications on positions that require clinical hours you haven't completed yet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hospital social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare concrete discharge planning examples
Interviewers for hospital social worker roles routinely ask you to walk through a complex discharge case. Prepare two or three specific examples that show how you coordinated with insurance, connected patients to community resources, and navigated family dynamics under time pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay
Many hospital social worker positions cover evening, weekend, or on-call hours. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about differential pay for those shifts and whether the posted schedule rotates, so you understand the full compensation picture before accepting.
Hospital Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hospital social workers?
The companies hiring the most hospital social workers right now include St. Peter's Health Partners, MultiCare Health System, and UW Health, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and nonprofit hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many hospital social worker jobs are remote?
About 20% of hospital social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than in many other social work settings because most roles require on-site patient contact. Sub-specialties most likely to offer remote or hybrid options include utilization review, telephonic care management, and some discharge planning coordination roles.
How do you become a hospital social worker?
You become a hospital social worker by earning a Master of Social Work from an accredited program, completing a field placement in a medical or healthcare setting, and then obtaining state licensure at the master's level. From there, many hospitals require you to pass the licensed clinical exam within a set period. Building experience in case management, crisis intervention, or discharge planning during your field hours strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a hospital social worker with little experience?
Yes, you can get hired with limited post-degree experience if your field practicum was in a medical setting and you can speak to patient-facing skills like needs assessment and resource coordination. Many health systems offer new-graduate roles that pair you with a supervising LCSW. Framing your practicum hours in terms of the specific populations you served, such as oncology patients or individuals in acute psychiatric crisis, makes your application more competitive.
What does the hospital social worker interview process look like?
Most hospital social worker interviews begin with an initial screening call with human resources, followed by one or two rounds with the department manager or social work supervisor. You can expect behavioral questions about how you've handled complex discharges, ethical dilemmas, or difficult family conversations. Some hospitals add a brief panel with interdisciplinary team members such as a nurse case manager or a physician to assess how well you collaborate across departments.
Where can I find and apply to hospital social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to hospital social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your licensure level, specialization, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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