Clinical Social Worker

Additional Information About The Role Are you looking for a career as a Clinical Social Worker? Join our team at St. Louis Children's Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations. Role Summary The Child Protection Social Worker plays a vital role in safeguarding children within the healthcare setting by identifying risks, advocating for vulnerable patients, coordinating protective interventions, and helping families access resources that support safe, healthy outcomes for children. Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F Day Shift: 8am-430pm Perks: Benefits Eligible Location: St. Louis Children's Hospital Minimum Requirement: Master's Degree in Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - will accept applicants without LCSW Medical Social Work experience highly preferred Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). Role Purpose Provides clinical social work services to address the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Provides individual and group counseling, linkage to community resources, expertise in cultural diversity and advocacy. Collaborates with the health care team and ensures timely, cost-effective discharge and transition planning. Responsibilities Conducts screening and assessment activities to meet the needs of the discharged patient. Applies assessment findings to prepare a patient-centered plan of care. Applies and complies with all regulations and utilizes resources available to patients to manage their continuum of care. Minimum Requirements Education Master's Degree Social Work Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Lic Clinical Social Worker Preferred Requirements 2-5 years 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis Children's Hospital