Social Worker

National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a PRN Social Worker within the Social Services department. You will provide social work assistance to patients and families focusing on social determinants of health within a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role involves interviewing patients, coordinating with the care team, and connecting families with community resources. A Master’s in Social Work is required; no prior experience is necessary.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

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: PRN as needed to cover vacant shifts, weekend shifts only, Saturday or Sunday from 8am to 4:30pm

Job Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• 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

8455010037 BHS Admin Services

Work Shift

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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