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Job description
Social Worker Position at Barnes Jewish West County
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.
Working hours include M-F, 8am-4:30pm 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
Education
Master's Degree - 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
Who can apply
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