Social Worker

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families by addressing social determinants of health. Provides assessments, referrals to community resources, and collaboration with clinical teams to improve care coordination.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work and no prior experience required. Day shift, full-time, 40 hours per week. Join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• No prior clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• Consults with multidisciplinary team to support patient treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance and referrals.
• Develops relationships with community health and social agencies to support patient needs.
• Collaborates with team on opportunities for improving standard work.
• Maintains alertness and ensures safe practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced care environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with clinical teams will help create a safer, smoother care experience. If you enjoy interacting with patients and want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.

Department

Social Services

Schedule

Full time, day shift, 7:30am to 4pm or 8am to 4:30pm

Job Summary

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.
• Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Social Work

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• None

Department

9271000128 Social Work

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.