Social Worker - MSW
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Job Description
About the Role
Join SSM Health as a Social Worker - MSW in United States. It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health Erdman 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.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - MSW 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 Assessment, Case Documentation, Community Resources, Liaison, Treatment Support, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Data Entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves interviewing patients, assessing priorities, documenting case activity, and consulting with the multi-disciplinary team regarding community resources to support patient treatment. Responsibilities also include assisting patients/families in obtaining community assistance through re...
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
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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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