Social Worker - PRN

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services to patients and families, including counseling, crisis intervention during hospitalization, comprehensive discharge planning, coordination of community resources, and assistance with decision-making. The role works collaboratively with Case Management, Social Services, and other healthcare providers to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions, assess their needs, and support recovery and adjustment after discharge. It also provides consultations and staff development and training related to assessments, care planning, interventions, prioritization, case conferencing, and follow-up. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Current licensure in the State of Kansas.
At least two years of work experience in the mental health field.
Knowledge of third-party payers, including various types of policy coverage.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Case Management, Social Services, and other healthcare providers to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions.
Evaluate patient needs and counsel patients on overcoming conditions and avoiding dependencies while recuperating.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate in-home help for newly discharged patients to support their adjustment to normal life.
Provide discharge planning.
Consult with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provide staff development and training on assessments, reassessments, care plan development, interventions, prioritizing needs, case conferencing, and follow-up.
Conduct psychosocial problem assessments.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.