Social Worker (PRN)

BJC HealthCare; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital seeks a social worker for PRN coverage across inpatient and/or emergency department settings. You’ll support discharge planning, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary care coordination with the hospital team.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Prior hospital social work experience is preferred, with licensure as a Social Worker often required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker preferred or required per facility guidelines.
• Experience in hospital social work is favored.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services to patients and families.
• Plans and implements social work services on the assigned unit in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with community providers to meet patient and family needs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication with families

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 Barnes Jewish West County to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

This position covers inpatient and/or ED social work needs.

• PRN: Working hours include M-F, 8am-430pm with weekend and holiday requirement
• Location: Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
• Preferred Requirement:
  • Prior medical social work experience in the hospital setting

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Care Coordination consist of Case Management, Social Services and Utilization Review. The personnel in this office are responsible for discharge planning, assuring proper patient billing, assuring compliance with all payors requirements and regulations.

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.

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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