Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Social Worker at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to support patient care through psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning. The role collaborates with the health care team to ensure timely, cost-effective transitions for patients and families.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work and an LCSW license, with preferred Medical Social Work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
• Medical Social Work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening and assessment activities to meet the needs of the discharged patient.
• Applies assessment findings to prepare a patient-centered plan of care.
• Applies and complies with all regulations and utilizes resources available to patients to manage their continuum of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Discharge planning

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Clinical Social Worker? Join our team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, minimal rotating weekends + holidays
• Day Shift: 8am-430pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Missouri Baptist Medical Center
• Job Duties: Assessment; crisis intervention and resource provision. Discharge planning.
• Minimum Requirement:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Medical Social Work experience highly preferred

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Care Coordination Department is comprised of RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Compliant Documentation Specialists and skilled administrative staff. Case Management in the Hospital setting is a collaborative practice model including patients, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. The Case Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along the continuum through effective resource coordination. The goals of Case Management include the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient¿s right to self-determination.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides clinical social work services to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Provides individual and group counseling, linkage to community resources, expertise in cultural diversity and advocacy. Collaborates with the health care team and ensures timely, cost-effective discharge and transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screening and assessment activities to meet the needs of the discharged patient.
• Applies assessment findings to prepare a patient-centered plan of care.
• Applies and complies with all regulations and utilizes resources available to patients to manage their continuum of care.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree - Social Work

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Lic Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

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, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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