Social Worker (MSW)

Additional Information About the Role Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is looking to hire a Social Worker (MSW). Position Details Day Shift Hours: 10am - 6:30pm Requirements Master's Degree of Social Work (MSW) – required Preferred Requirements Emergency Department experience Discharge Planning Ability to set up oxygen, home health and placement out of the ED setting Why Join Us? Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train) 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 consists 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 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 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, vision, 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 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