AWARE Advocate Coordinator (LCSW)

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate professional to provide vital psychosocial support to patients affected by intimate partner violence. This role focuses on individual and group counseling, ensuring that patients receive the necessary resources and advocacy for their unique situations. You will work closely with healthcare teams to facilitate timely and effective discharge planning, while also developing educational materials for both team members and the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support vulnerable populations, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by employer

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in intimate partner violence and counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients' psychosocial needs and develop safety plans.
• Establish trusting relationships with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Cultural diversity expertise

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Community resources

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• LCSW required
• Days 5-8 hrs shifts Mon-Fri start times can be between (8 and 10 am)
• Hospital or Intimate Partner Violence experience required

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

This position provides services to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families experiencing intimate partner violence. The role provides individual and group counseling, linkage to community resources, as well as expertise in cultural diversity and advocacy. It collaborates with the health care team and ensures timely, cost-effective discharge and transition planning.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and evaluates patient’s physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs through initial contact and develops a safety plan to ensure the immediate discharge safety needs of the patient are met.
2. Establishes consistent, open, and trusting relationships with clients to understand their needs, resources, perspectives, and culture using discretion for confidentiality.
3. Works in partnership with clients to enhance their strategies and plans by identifying and analyzing options and resources that are relevant, available, and accessible to them.
4. Provides enhanced advocacy by assisting clients in navigating systems and services through community resources and vendors such as accompaniment to appointments as needed, developing life-skills, and achieving financial stability.
5. Develops and facilitates educational materials and programs to educate team members and the community.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• RN/LCSW

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer