Pediatric Social Worker Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Pediatric Social Worker jobs in St. Louis are concentrated in the Cortex Innovation Community, Midtown medical corridor, and Forest Park Southeast, with the city's major children's hospitals, pediatric clinics, school districts, and community health systems driving consistent demand. Employers hiring right now include BJC HealthCare, State of Missouri, and SSM Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South Campus 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63139
Clinical Caseworker: $50,990.50 annual salary
Sr. Clinical Caseworker (MSW): $63,120.05 annual salary
Sr. Clinical Caseworker (LMSW): $65,173.20 annual salary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): $78,264.00 annual salary
Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The social worker will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of approximately 8 cottage-based clients within Ward H of the Social Learning Program (SLP). Responsibilities include provision of individual and group therapy/psychoeducation, community reintegration activities, transfer and discharge coordination, division specific documentation, case management, liaising with legal guardians and family where applicable, and other duties as assigned. Within SLP’s case management model, the social worker will be responsible for additional tasks, including but not limited to, ITRP review and Integrated Risks Assessments.
The Social Learning Program, as it implies, uses a social learning model across Ward H, Cottage D, Cottage 6 and 8. Social Learning was developed for individuals with profound deficits associated with severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual deficit disorders. SLP is a token-based economy that helps to develop skills that are necessary to live in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual)
- Complete admission and discharge paperwork
- Provide individual and/or group treatment and complete corresponding documentation
- Create Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plans (ITRP) and Treatment Reviews and modify/update on a routine basis
- Write monthly/weekly summary progress notes for clients
- Offer case management to assigned clients
- Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a routine basis
- Participate in discharge and legal processes (e.g. guardianship, conditional release applications) as necessary
- Disseminate pertinent information to vested departments within and outside the facility
- Other duties as assigned (assignments will vary based on need and location)
Eligibility:
- Prior experience providing services for individuals with a severe and persistent mental health diagnosis and other impairing conditions (substance use disorders, personality disorders, intellectual disorders, etc.)
- Working knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices and social work ethics are strongly encouraged.
- Degree and/or License in Social Work (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW) preferred, but will consider candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
- Provisionally and fully credentialed candidates must be professionally licensed in Missouri.
- Willing to consider individuals who are nearing completion of a MSW degree. This individual would likely qualify as a Clinical Caseworker until completion of MSW degree.
- Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
- Minimum qualifications for Clinical Caseworker, Sr. Clinical Worker, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker can be found here: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/careers/direct-health-services/clinical-social-work
Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
- Free Social Work licensure supervision for eligible candidates while employed at facility
Why DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Licensed Clinical Social Worker
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South Campus 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63139
Clinical Caseworker: $50,990.50 annual salary
Sr. Clinical Caseworker (MSW): $63,120.05 annual salary
Sr. Clinical Caseworker (LMSW): $65,173.20 annual salary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): $78,264.00 annual salary
Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The social worker will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of approximately 8 cottage-based clients within Ward H of the Social Learning Program (SLP). Responsibilities include provision of individual and group therapy/psychoeducation, community reintegration activities, transfer and discharge coordination, division specific documentation, case management, liaising with legal guardians and family where applicable, and other duties as assigned. Within SLP’s case management model, the social worker will be responsible for additional tasks, including but not limited to, ITRP review and Integrated Risks Assessments.
The Social Learning Program, as it implies, uses a social learning model across Ward H, Cottage D, Cottage 6 and 8. Social Learning was developed for individuals with profound deficits associated with severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual deficit disorders. SLP is a token-based economy that helps to develop skills that are necessary to live in the community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive Social Service Assessments (Initial and/or Annual)
- Complete admission and discharge paperwork
- Provide individual and/or group treatment and complete corresponding documentation
- Create Individual Treatment/Rehabilitation Plans (ITRP) and Treatment Reviews and modify/update on a routine basis
- Write monthly/weekly summary progress notes for clients
- Offer case management to assigned clients
- Conduct suicide risk and other risk assessments as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a routine basis
- Participate in discharge and legal processes (e.g. guardianship, conditional release applications) as necessary
- Disseminate pertinent information to vested departments within and outside the facility
- Other duties as assigned (assignments will vary based on need and location)
Eligibility:
- Prior experience providing services for individuals with a severe and persistent mental health diagnosis and other impairing conditions (substance use disorders, personality disorders, intellectual disorders, etc.)
- Working knowledge of the DSM, evidence-based practices and social work ethics are strongly encouraged.
- Degree and/or License in Social Work (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW) preferred, but will consider candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
- Provisionally and fully credentialed candidates must be professionally licensed in Missouri.
- Willing to consider individuals who are nearing completion of a MSW degree. This individual would likely qualify as a Clinical Caseworker until completion of MSW degree.
- Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
- Minimum qualifications for Clinical Caseworker, Sr. Clinical Worker, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker can be found here: https://pers.oa.mo.gov/careers/direct-health-services/clinical-social-work
Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month
- Free Social Work licensure supervision for eligible candidates while employed at facility
Why DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare8
- State of Missouri8
- SSM Health3
- St. Louis County, MO2
- Miriam School and Learning Center2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Education1
Pediatric Social Worker Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pediatric social worker job in St. Louis?
St. Louis hiring concentrates in pediatric healthcare, school-based services, and nonprofit child welfare agencies, with the city's children's hospital systems, federally qualified health centers in North St. Louis, and county school districts posting the most openings. A background in trauma-informed care or child protective services gives candidates a clear edge locally, and familiarity with the Missouri child welfare system carries real weight with St. Louis-area supervisors and hiring panels.
Which companies hire pediatric social workers in St. Louis?
St. Louis pediatric social worker roles are posted by BJC HealthCare, State of Missouri, and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local market includes large academic medical centers, regional nonprofit agencies, and St. Louis City and County school systems, all of which hire across clinical, case management, and school-based tracks.
Are there remote pediatric social worker jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though remote work is limited for hands-on clinical and school-based roles that require in-person contact with children and families. About 33% of pediatric social worker openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, skewing toward care coordination, case management, and telehealth-enabled positions rather than direct clinical floor roles.
How can I get a pediatric social worker job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is a field placement or internship at one of the city's pediatric health systems or child welfare nonprofits, which frequently convert to paid roles. Community health centers in North St. Louis and South City, along with St. Louis City and County school districts, regularly hire bachelor's-level social workers for support roles that build toward clinical licensure eligibility.
Which industries hire the most pediatric social workers in St. Louis?
St. Louis pediatric social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis's dense cluster of academic medical institutions and its established network of faith-based and secular child welfare nonprofits make those sectors the dominant employers for this role in the region.
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