Medical Social Worker

Elara Caring; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work autonomy and flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Medical Social Worker to partner with the Clinical Team Manager and deliver patient-centered social work across the continuum of care. You will assess needs, plan the next steps, and support patients wherever they call home, with travel up to 50% and reliable transportation.

This role offers meaningful interaction, competitive compensation, and opportunities for continuing education. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current state Social Worker license.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered social work services across the continuum of care.
• Coordinate with Clinical Team Manager and healthcare team to plan and implement care.

Skills

Social work

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in social work

Job description

Job Description:

Partnering with Elara Caring, a Medical Social Worker provides patient care across the entire continuum of care. The Medical Social Worker for our Service Line service line make a meaningful impact, caring for patients wherever it is they call home. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need clinicians with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care equals real rewarding interaction each day
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

What is Required?

• Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in social work from a social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Current state license as a Social Worker
• 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Social work skills as defined as generally social work standards
• 50% travel required
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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