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Social Worker-Inpatient Psych

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2027
Additional Information About the Role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is looking to hire a Social Worker to join their growing team. This role is a inpatient Psych position primary at Delmar. 

 

  •  Hours are 8-4:30 M-F
  • On average 1 weekend day per month and one holiday per year
  • Tasks are assessments, groups, providing referrals and resources, discharge planning on inpatient adult behavioral unit
  •  Primary at Delmar, Cross coverage at Main Campus

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work/Related Required

 Why Join Us?

  • Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
  • Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

 Next Steps:

If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen


Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The CM Services reports through the division of Patient Care Services lead by the Chief Nursing Executive, Vice President of Patient Care Services. The CM Service is comprised of three departments: Case Management, Utilization Management, and Social Work. Through the Triad Model of Care Delivery, the objectives of the CM Services are for all patients to have access to healthcare through the BJH continuum and appropriate, safe discharge plans. The SW department is open 24 hours/day while the CM department is open 20 hours/day. Both departments provide coverage throughout the hospital including the Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, Registration sites, and Health Information Management. The Service employs registered nurses, social workers, a license practical nurse, a customer service representative, and administrative assistants.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under direction of a physician, 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 be able to take and pass the Illinois state social work licensing exam within 90 days of the first day of employment.

 

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • - Social Work

    Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • 2-5 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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