BJH Social Work Opportunities - Apply Today!

About the role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) offers a unique opportunity to advance your Social Work career in a top-tier academic medical center environment. You will work alongside faculty from Washington University School of Medicine and collaborate with a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and their families in adapting and planning interdisciplinary approaches to treatment.
• Provide direct clinical services in various departments including Inpatient Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Department, Inpatient Transplant, Outpatient Transplant, Women and Infants, and Outpatient Clinics.
• Collaborate with community human service agencies to address the social needs of patients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and connect patients to necessary resources.
• Lead patient groups and manage acute psychiatric stabilization.
• Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and trauma support in the Level 1 ED.
• Support domestic/intimate partner violence survivors through the AWARE program.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• No prior experience required
• Preferred: 2-5 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Illinois state social work license or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Skills

• Clinical expertise in crisis therapy, clinical interventions, and advocacy
• Strong collaboration skills with healthcare teams and community agencies
• Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and resource connections

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
• Disability insurance
• 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Automatic 5% raise after completing all LCSW requirements.

Schedule

Hours vary depending on department and shift, typically 24/7 for Social Work and 20 hours/day for Case Management.