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Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, Illinois

Licensed Social Worker -Case Manager

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.71-$41.65/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

We Are Gateway Regional Medical Center

Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community, promoting wellness and healing through innovative treatments, advanced technology, and a dedicated team of professionals.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that every patient receives personalized care in a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we strive to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve and to be a trusted partner in their journey to better health.

Position Overview

The Social Worker is responsible for providing Social Services according to TJC (Joint Commission) and Medicare standards in conjunction with Gateway Regional Medical Center policies. The role will function independently after the Case Management sets direction. Including but not limited to daily review of medical records to determine appropriateness and medical necessity of admission, continued hospital stay and use of ancillary services.

Specifics

  • Position: Licensed Social worker-case manager
  • Department: Case Managment
  • Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
  • Position Status: Full-time
  • Work Schedule: M-F 40hrs/wk

Education Qualifications

  • Required: Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work
  • Education OR has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on
  • Social Work Education.

Certification Qualifications

  • Required: Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) by the State of Illinois is required within 6 months
  • Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW

Experience Qualifications

Prior experience in a health care setting is preferred

Company Benefits

Competitive Salary and Performance-based Incentives

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click Benefits Guide to see all available
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Vacation time and holiday pay
  • Shift differentials
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $25.71-41.65 per hour.

Disclaimer: Pay is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific skills related to the position. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social services in accordance with TJC and Medicare standards. They perform daily reviews of medical records to determine the appropriateness and medical necessity of admissions and continued hospital stays.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work or a baccalaureate degree in social work from an accredited institution. A license as a Social Worker (LSW) in Illinois is required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Medical record reviewPatient assessmentHealthcare complianceTJC standardsClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker -Case Manager at Gateway Regional Medical Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work Case Manager — ranked against 101 active Social Work Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 22 employers

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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k
4
$120k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Granite City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$136k
Typical market rent
$999/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gateway Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Granite City, IL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Retirement savings plan with employer matching
Vacation time and holiday pay
Shift differentials
Supportive and inclusive work environment