Social Worker LMSW

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description Schedule: Full Time Mon- Friday 8a-4:30p I. JOB SUMMARY The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services, including patient/family counseling, crisis intervention during hospitalization, comprehensive discharge planning, coordination of community resources and assisting patients and families in the decision making process.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work
Current Licensure in the State of Kansas
Minimum two year’s work experience in the mental health field
Knowledge of third party payers including but not limited to various types of policy coverage

Nice To Haves

A practicum in acute mental health
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with Case Management, Social Services and other healthcare providers to evaluate the medical or physical conditions of the patients.
Evaluate needs of the patient, and counsel them on how to overcome their conditions and avoid dependencies as they recuperate from their illness.
Evaluate and suggest the appropriate type of in-home help required by a newly discharged patient as a means to help adjust back to normal life. Provide Discharge Planning.
Work together with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide consultations.
Provide staff development and training on assessments, reassessments, care plan development, interventions, prioritizing needs, case conferencing and follow-up.
Conducts Psycho/Social problem assessments.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.