Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Childrens Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview:

The Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker is responsible for collaborating with internal and external team members to identify barriers to care and resource needs for patients and families. The Bachelor's Social Worker supports patients, families and teams by conducting assessments; providing emotional support; identifying resource needs, making community referrals, and advocating for families. Bachelor's Social Worker collaborates with colleagues to enhance and meet strategic goals.

This is a Monday-Friday, day shift role at our main campus in KCMO.

** Children's Mercy will now reimburse newly hired BSW employees for the cost of the licensure exam and licensure applications.**

See a video here for more information on what a day in the life of a Children's Mercy Social Worker is like! https://bcove.video/3vNhN6f

Please Note:

Medical Social Workers at Children's Mercy are offered benefits to aid in professional growth and development including:

• Approximately 20 complimentary social work CEU opportunities per year from the Department of Social Work and additional CEU opportunities from hospital-wide education opportunities
• Supervision for clinical licensure after six months of appointment, based on availability
• Certification pay for qualified credentials (LCSW, LSCSW, ACM-SW, or CCM)
• Annual stipend for qualified bilingual employees
• License renewal reimbursement
• Contribute to the education of social work students through field instruction
• Engagement in shared decision making through a variety of social work and hospital wide workgroups and committees
• Opportunity to participate in the Career Achievement Program that recognizes excellence and achievements in Allied Health professionals. The program provides a career path, creates opportunities for advanced specialty practice, enhances clinical outcomes, increases patient satisfaction, promotes research opportunities and evidenced based practice. Qualifying professionals can achieve an annual bonus ranging from 5% to 11%.

At Childrens Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Childrens Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Psychosocial Assessment
• Care Coordination and Patient/Family Support
• Practice Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Social Work BSW from Accredited Program and 1-2 years experience. Student practicum in hospital social work would count as 1 year experience
• Bachelors of Social Work Missouri, Required Upon Hire
• LBSW MO Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker, Required Upon Hire
• LBSW KS Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker, Required within 90 days

Starting Pay:

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $22.13/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home:

This position is not eligible work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.