Provides social work assistance to patients and families regarding social determinants of health, crisis intervention, and trauma-related needs. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies to support patient treatment and care coordination.
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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: 9271000010 Social Work Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
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. Explore All Benefits 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.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work. No prior experience is necessary for this position.
Market context
Hospital social worker roles in Missouri often draw steady interest because employers need clinicians who can coordinate discharge planning, connect patients with community resources, and support families through complex care transitions. This role is competitive for candidates with a master’s in social work, an active Missouri LMSW or LCSW, and hospital experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time before applying. A practical next step is to prepare examples of discharge coordination and resource referrals that show your hospital-based impact.