ED Social Worker: Trauma Care & Discharge Navigator

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to join the Emergency Department team. This role involves direct clinical social work with patients and families, discharge planning, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to address social determinants of health.

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and 2-5 years of healthcare experience; Missouri/Illinois licensure eligibility within 90 days is needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• ED social work experience preferred.
• State social work licensure in good standing or eligible (Missouri/Illinois) within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and families.
• Plans and coordinates social work services with the healthcare team on the assigned unit.
• Collaborates with community resources to meet patient and family needs and ensure safe discharge.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Resource coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to join the Emergency Department team. This role involves direct clinical social work with patients and families, discharge planning, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to address social determinants of health.

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and 2-5 years of healthcare experience; Missouri/Illinois licensure eligibility within 90 days is needed.