Social Worker

Job Description

The Opportunity:

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke's has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke's is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we've been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Shift:

Full-time; Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm; In-Person

Job Description:

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. A Social Worker 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.

Qualifications:

Certified LMSW or LCSW

Missouri Social Work license

Master's Degree in Social Work

Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

Computer skills, Basic typing skills

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Master's Degree- Social Work

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.