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Social Worker, MSW, Trauma-Level 1 ED

Social Worker, MSW, Trauma-Level 1 ED

SSM HealthChesterfield, MO, US
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Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Bring Hope and Expertise to Families.

Join Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital as a MSW Social Worker in our Emergency Department and make a difference when it matters most. As part of a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, you’ll provide critical support during high-stress situations, guiding families through complex care decisions and connecting them to essential resources.   This role requires previous hospital ED social work experience—your expertise will help ensure timely interventions, smooth care transitions, and compassionate advocacy for children and their families. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make an impact during life-changing moments, this is your opportunity.  Your skills can change lives—join our team and be a weekend hero for kids and families. Apply today!

Schedule - Thursday and Friday

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.
  • 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 Work

    • EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

    • PHYSICAL 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

  • None

    • Department :

    8746110033 System Social Work -STL

    Work Shift :

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Scheduled Weekly Hours :

    24

    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.

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    SSM 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. Click here to learn more.

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