• Social Worker, MSW - Hematology/Oncology.

    SSM Health (St. Louis, MO)


    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 and make a difference when it matters most. As part of a Pediatric Trauma Center, you’ll provide support and guidance to families through care decisions and connecting them to essential resources or our Hematology / Oncology dept. 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 hero for kids and families. Apply today!

     

    Full Time - M-F 8-4:30

    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:

    8746110033 System Social Work -STL

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    40

    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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