What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at St Lukes Health System (Kansas City MO)?
Job Description
Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Team!
Responsible and accountable for assessment of psychological, social, emotional, cultural and financial needs, and the resulting treatment that impacts patients' health and recovery. Provides professional social work services that utilize clinical knowledge to address the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention, and post-acute discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop transition plan and address needs in a timely manner. Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the entity, health system and community.
Shift: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8-4:40. In person
Provides social work services to patients in an acute care setting for patients with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and their families.
Services to patients and their families include: identification of psychosocial needs, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, crisis intervention, information and referrals, protective services, and patient/family education
Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care
Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.
Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills
Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds
Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills
Certified LMSW or LCSW required
Kansas Social Work license required
Master's Degree in Social Work required
Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearLicensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory BoardMaster's DegreeJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America) Employment Type: Full time