Social Worker - Trauma Level 1 ...

National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Part-time Social Worker to support patients and families in the Level 1 trauma center emergency department.

The role focuses on social determinants of health, crisis intervention, trauma support, and coordinating community resources, with a night shift on weekends. You will interview patients, document activity, build community partnerships, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.
• Collaborates with team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Supports 24/7 on-site availability at Level 1 trauma center.
• Consults with multi-disciplinary team and liaises with community resources to support treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Interviews patients

Crisis intervention

Community referrals

Team collaboration

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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 social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health, trauma certification, crisis intervention, abuse and neglect, and complexities within a Level 1 trauma center emergency department. 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

Part time, night shift, every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 7am

Job Summary

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health, trauma certification, crisis intervention, abuse and neglect, and complexities within a Level 1 trauma center emergency department.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• 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 with the patient\'s needs.
• Collaborates with team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• Supports 24/7 on-site availability at Level 1 trauma center.
• Consults with members of the multi-disciplinary team and acts as a liaison with community resources to support the patient\'s treatment.
• 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

9271000037 Social Work

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

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