Social Worker QMHP

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a licensed, master's-degreed Social Worker to provide behavioral emergency-level health assessments in collaboration with physicians and registered nurses. The role requires autonomy, critical thinking, and consultation skills when handling emergent psychiatric crises. The Social Worker responds to consults for patients being evaluated in the Emergency Department, including patients with a positive mental health history who need mental and behavioral health services and follow-up, as well as requests related to three social determinants of health identified through ED triage. The role collaborates with the health care team to develop transition plans and address needs in a timely manner, participates in program planning and development for customers in the health care system and community, and provides patient and family education. The posted schedule is Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

• Current Missouri LCSW, LMSW, or LPC license.
• At least 1 year of applicable QMHP-related experience.
• Master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of QMHP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral emergency-level health assessments in collaboration with physicians and registered nurses.
• Use autonomy, critical thinking, and consultation skills to handle emergent psychiatric crises.
• Respond to consults for patients being evaluated in the Emergency Department.
• Provide mental and behavioral health services and follow-up for patients with a positive mental health history.
• Assist with consults related to the three social determinants of health identified by the ED triage process.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop transition plans and address needs in a timely manner.
• Participate in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community.
• Provide patient and family education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level