Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services (8:00AM-4:30PM)

Truman Medical Centers • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) position at University Health involves providing social work services to patients and residents in various care settings, including acute, ambulatory, and long-term care. The role includes identifying psychosocial needs, conducting psychosocial assessments, pre-admission screening, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and patient education. The social worker will function as part of a multidisciplinary team and may also assist with program development, evaluation, and supervision of students and BSW staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited school.
• Current State of Missouri License as a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) or eligibility for LMSW.
• Two years post-graduate clinical experience for LCSW.
• Knowledge of social work theory and practice at the MSW level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with healthcare professionals and culturally diverse patients.
• If driving is required, must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements.
• Previous experience in health or mental health care preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients/residents in acute, ambulatory, or long-term care settings.
• Identify psychosocial needs and conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Perform pre-admission screening and admitting services for long-term care patients.
• Plan and coordinate discharge for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and information/referral services.
• Educate patients/residents and their families.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient/resident care.
• Assist with program development and evaluation.
• Provide professional education and supervision of students and BSW staff.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a 40-hour work week.
• Work schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees