Social Worker, MSW - NICU
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Erlanger Health System as a Social Worker, MSW – NICU in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a Social Worker, MSW – NICU.
Key Responsibilities
The social worker identifies and assesses patient and family issues that impact health, serving as a liaison to connect them with community resources. They collaborate with case management staff and outpatient clinics to coordinate follow-up care and formulate alternatives to acute care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and possess current licensure in the State of Tennessee. A minimum of three years of experience in a hospital or medical setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 18% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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