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Social Worker, MSW (H)

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SSM Health
2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial WorkerinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join SSM Health as a Social Worker, MSW (H) in United States. It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Requirements

  • PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
  • May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.
  • 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 the patient with his/her needs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join SSM Health as a Social Worker, MSW (H).

Key Skills

Social WorkPatient InterviewingCase DocumentationMulti-disciplinary Team ConsultationCommunity Resource ReferralRelationship BuildingData EntrySafe Work Practices
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, MSW (H) at SSM Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at SSM Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Patient Interviewing, Case Documentation, Multi-disciplinary Team Consultation, Community Resource Referral, Relationship Building, Data Entry, Safe Work Practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing social work assistance to patients and families related to social determinants of health, which includes interviewing patients, assessing priorities, and documenting case activity. Responsibilities also cover consulting with multidisciplinary teams and liaising with commu...

Benefits package: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About SSM Health

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
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Website

Benefits & Perks

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options
Upfront Tuition Coverage
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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