Social Worker

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc. seeks a qualified social worker to provide comprehensive medical case management and essential social services.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to address patients’ social needs and barriers to care, ensuring a smooth continuum of care and strong discharge planning. The role involves assessing psychosocial factors, delivering follow-up services as needed, and connecting clients with resources while advocating for their health outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Master’s degree in social work is preferred.
• CSW certification may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical case management and social services.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to address social needs and reduce barriers to care.
• Assess psychosocial factors and formulate discharge plans.
• Connect clients with essential resources and follow-up services.
• Advocate for patients and support improved health outcomes.

Skills

Social work

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work

MSW preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive medical case management and social services to patients, ensuring a seamless continuum of care. Coordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to address social needs, reduce barriers to care, and support medical care for vulnerable populations. Assesses psychosocial factors, formulates and implements discharge plans, and delivers follow‑up services as needed. Collaborates with providers, ancillary staff, and community agencies to connect clients with essential resources. Facilitates patient engagement and supports improved health outcomes through dedicated case management and advocacy.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide patient services.
• Performs and documents psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Assists clients in accessing medical and social services through direct support or referrals.
• Empowers clients toward self‑sufficiency and coordinates delivery of services to prevent duplication.
• Assists with patient care in clinical or home visit settings.
• Serves as liaison with internal departments and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides patient education on disease transmission, medications, and healthy lifestyles.
• Assures accurate and timely care documentation in compliance with program guidelines.
• Seeks and assists with applications for financial assistance and expanded social services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in social work is preferred.

Experience Requirement

• 2‑3 years of experience in social work, or a relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Certified Social Work (CSW).

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• K. Job‑related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions such as typing; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. It also involves exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.