Social Worker (PRN)
About The Position
The Social Worker assists patients and their families in residential, outpatient, or inpatient settings, under the direction of a physician. The role supports patients and families in adapting to and planning an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. The Social Services Department provides information about discharge planning options, including home care, assisted living, and nursing home placement, and helps patients address financial concerns and find assistance resources. The position is PRN, requiring two shifts every six weeks, with some telephonic on-call work. Weekend responsibilities focus on coordinating discharge plans; weekday responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, addressing social determinants of health, and managing resources. The listed day shift is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The position serves Memorial Hospital locations in Belleville and Shiloh.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work.
- For employees working at an Illinois facility, hold 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.
Nice To Haves
- Medical social work experience is highly preferred.
- Two to five years of experience preferred.
- Licensed Master Social Worker certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical services to patients and families.
- Plan and implement social work services on an assigned clinical service or unit in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with community human service agencies to meet the needs of patients, families, and the hospital.
- Coordinate discharge plans, particularly on weekends.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, address social determinants of health, and manage resources on weekdays.
- Provide information about discharge planning options and resources for financial concerns.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
