Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work is required., No prior experience is necessary for this role., Strong communication skills are essential for patient interaction., Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team is important..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct telephonic social service assessments for high-risk patients.

Document case activities and assess patient priorities.

Assist patients and families in obtaining community resources and support.

Collaborate with community health and social agencies to address patient needs.

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Bridgeton McKelvey

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Social Work

· Sign On Bonus: $5,000

· Schedule: Full Time, Days

· Starting Pay: $58,988+

· Location: Bridgeton, MO

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our Social Worker roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. This position provides telephonic social service assessments and resource support to the high-risk population within Tessera. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified 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.

Job Responsibilities and 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.
Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
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:

8149000125 Value Based Care

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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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