Social Worker (MSW)

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join the Care Coordination Department. The role supports direct clinical services to patients and families, collaborates with the healthcare team, and partners with community agencies to meet patient needs.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and an active Licensed Master Social Worker license. Illinois license eligibility within 90 days applies when working at an Illinois facility; benefits are available

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker required.
• If working at an Illinois facility, must have an Illinois state social work license or be able to pass the Illinois state social work licensing exam within 90 days of the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to patients and families.
• Plans and implements social work services on assigned clinical service or unit in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with community human service agencies to meet the needs of patients, families, and the hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Social Worker? Join our team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Part Time - 24 Hours Per Week, flexible scheduling (may require minimal weekends)
• Day Shift: 8am-430pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Missouri Baptist Medical Center
• Minimum Requirements:
• Master's Degree in Social Work

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Care Coordination Department is comprised of RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Compliant Documentation Specialists and skilled administrative staff. Case Management in the Hospital setting is a collaborative practice model including patients, nurses, social workers, physicians, other practitioners, caregivers and the community. The Case Management process encompasses communication and facilitates care along the continuum through effective resource coordination. The goals of Case Management include the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient¿s right to self-determination.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under direction of a physician, assists patients and their families in their residences or outpatient/inpatient settings to adapt and plan an interdisciplinary approach to treating the patient-family system.Employees working at an Illinois facility are required to have an Illinois state social work license or be able to take and pass the Illinois state social work licensing exam within 90 days of the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to patients and families.
• Plans and implements social work services on assigned clinical service or unit in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with community human service agencies to meet the needs of patients, families, and the hospital.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Social Work

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer