Social Worker I-Outreach

Job ID
48502
Department
Social Work
Category
Allied Health & Clinical Services
Job Location
US-TN-Memphis

Overview

There is a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list.  At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals share our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.  There is a unique bond when you’re part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases.  The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

 

The Social Work I- Outreach position is a Master's level social work position that provides social work services to enhance at-risk youth’s adjustment and engagement in HIV-related healthcare.  Social work services include psychosocial assessment, evidenced-based counseling, case management, and on-call crisis coverage.  Outreach services include community-based interventions and home visits to re-engage patients who are at risk of being lost to follow-up.

 

The ideal candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as exceptional critical listening and thinking skills.  The outreach social worker must collaborate well with other team members and community service providers.  Candidates must be knowledgeable about trauma-informed care and comfortable working with a diverse patient population.  Experience working with LGBTQ youth and/or patients infected with HIV is preferred

 

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm with rotating on-call (evenings/weekends) 3-4 times/year.

 

Take the first step to join our team by applying now!

 

Minimum Education

  • Master's Degree from an accredited social work program with a health care/mental health concentration

Minimum Experience

  • One (1) year experience through a Master's internship and or post-Master's experience in a medical or mental health experience preferred

Required Credentials

  • None

Other Credentials

  • Tennessee Licensed Master's Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (LAPSW) through the Tennessee Department of Health required at time of hire. Those who hold a LMSW, LAPSW, or equivalent, from another state will be required to obtain a TN LMSW or LAPSW within 3 months of hire.
  • Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) will be required after 3 years of SJ employment
  • A valid driver's license from the employee's state of residence and a valid personal insurance policy on the vehicle which meets the requires for the state of Tennessee are required

What We Offer

WHATWE_Benefits          WHATWE_Glassdoor          WHATWE_UnexpectedPerks

 

WHATWE_Memphis

Other Information

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

No Search Firms:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

COVID-19 vaccine:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed

Stay connected

We're breaking new ground at St. Jude. Stay up-to-date on our latest news and career opportunities in the areas you're most interested in by becoming a St. Jude Careers Insider.

Search all St. Jude Jobs, including postdoctoral research fellowships, clinical fellowships and faculty appointments.