Social Worker, MSW - Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:
- Department: - Care Coordination
- Patient Population or Ratio: Emergency Department
- Schedule: - Full-time, weekends (Thursday, Friday, Saturday OR
Friday, Saturday, Sunday), nights (5:00pm-5:00am)
- Shift Differentials: -Available for evening, night, and weekend
shifts.
- Location: -SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital - St.
Louis, MO*$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available*At SSM Health, we believe
in providing our employees with a fulfilling career. We strive to
create an environment where individuals can grow both personally
and professionally. Our company values diversity, innovation, and
collaboration, and we are committed to making a positive impact on
the communities we serve.Joining SSM Health means becoming part of
a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and
making a difference in people's lives. Our employees are passionate
about what they do, and their commitment to our mission is what
sets us apart.The role of the Social Worker supports our
organization by ensuring patients are discharged from the hospital
safely, identifying any barriers and working through those with the
patient and care team.*Sign on bonuses are for qualified external
candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter
to see what options are available for you.Job Summary:Provides
social work assistance to patients and families as related to
social determinants of health, trauma certification, crisis
intervention, abuse and neglect, and complexities within a Level 1
trauma center emergency department.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case
activity.
- 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 with the patient's needs.
- Collaborates with team members regarding opportunities for
improvement in standard work.
- Supports 24/7 on-site availability at Level 1 trauma center.
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- Consults with members of the multi-disciplinary team and acts
as a liaison with community resources to support the patient's
treatment.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- Master's degree in Social WorkEXPERIENCE
- No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and
gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish
colors.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and
squatting.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS -
- NoneDepartment:8746110033 System Social Work -STLWork
Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly
Hours:36SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Benefits 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. -
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Social Worker, MSW - Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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