Social Worker, Mental Health

Position Details

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is looking to hire a Social Worker (MSW) on a PRN basis.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, the hospital offers care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

It has served patients across a 300‑mile service area and from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories, and has been designated a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence since 2005.

Under the direction of a physician, the Social Worker assists patients and their families in their residences or outpatient/inpatient settings to adapt and plan an interdisciplinary approach to treating the patient‑family system. Employees working at an Illinois facility are required to have an Illinois state social work license or to be able to take and pass the Illinois state licensing exam within 90 days of the first day of employment.

• Provides direct clinical services to patients and families.
• Plans and implements social work services on assigned clinical service or unit in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with community human service agencies to meet the needs of patients, families, and the hospital.

• 2‑5 years of related experience.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) – required.
• Illinois state social work license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• No prior clinical experience required.

• No supervisory experience required.

• Licensed Master Social Worker.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

To Learn More, Go To Our Benefits Summary.

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer