Social Worker-OB/Neonatal ICU

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The OB/Neonatal ICU inpatient Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to parents and families receiving obstetric and neonatal inpatient care. This role focuses on addressing emotional, social, financial, and behavioral health needs that impact pregnancy, postpartum well-being, and family adjustment to the neonatal ICU . The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, state child protectiv e service agencies and community agencies to promote optimal outcomes for both patients and infants. Shift: Sunday through Thursday 7:30-4:00 OR Tuesday through Saturday 7:30-4:00

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as LMSW or LCSW (or equivalent).
• Experience in healthcare, maternal-child health, child protective services or behavioral health settings.
• Strong communication , crisis management, and case coordination skills.
• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Master's Degree - Social Work

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in an obstetric, women’s health, or neonatal setting preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other languages) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
• Conducts family assessments with all families with infants in the Neonatal ICU.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for issues such as perinatal mood disorders, intimate partner violence, housing instability, or substance use.
• Partner with obstetric providers to identify patients at risk and develop individualized care plans.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources, including WIC, mental health services, domestic violence shelters, child protective service agencies, parenting programs, and financial assistance .
• Support care continuity through coordination with inpatient clinic social workers, case management, and external agencies.
• Document all patient interactions and interventions in the electronic medical record in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives within the clinic hospital.
• Provide education and support to staff regarding psychosocial needs during pregnancy , neonatal and postpartum care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees