Social Worker

Saint Luke's Health System • Lee's Summit, MO

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About The Position

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke's has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke's is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we've been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Certified LMSW or LCSW Missouri (Kansas) Social Work license.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
• Computer skills, Basic typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to patients in an acute care setting for patients with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and their families.
• Identification of psychosocial needs.
• Psychosocial assessment.
• Discharge planning.
• Crisis intervention.
• Information and referrals.
• Protective services.
• Patient/family education.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.

Benefits

• Medical health plans.
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement.
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans.
• Retirement contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Clinical Advancement Program - Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree