Social Worker (PRN)

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 Requirement

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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

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