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Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Trum

University Health, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Job Overview Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Truman Medical Center

(Fri, Sat, Sun, 8:00a - 4:30p; 3 days per week) 101 Truman Medical Center

UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department Social Work Services UHTMC

Position Type Part time

Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week 24

Job Description Medical Social Worker - LMSW/LCSW

Supporting Patients Across Acute, Ambulatory & Long-Term Care Settings

Are you a compassionate and driven Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in patient lives? Join our multidisciplinary care team and help provide critical support services to patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings - including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.

As a

Medical Social Worker , you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care, engage in crisis intervention, assist with care transitions, and be a key resource for patient education and advocacy.

What You\'ll Do

Assess and address the

psychosocial needs

of patients and families.

Coordinate

discharge planning ,

referrals , and

protective services

as needed.

Provide

crisis intervention ,

pre-admission screening , and

long-term care support .

Collaborate as part of a

multidisciplinary team

to support patient-centered care.

May participate in

program development , professional training, and student supervision.

Qualifications For LCSW Candidates:

Master\'s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program Active

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

in Missouri At least

2 years of post-graduate clinical experience Solid understanding of clinical theory and social work practice Research and analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication - including public speaking Ability to work across diverse populations and healthcare teams Experience in healthcare or mental health settings preferred If applicable, must meet requirements outlined in our

Fleet Driving Safety Policy

For LMSW Candidates:

Master\'s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program Licensed in Missouri as an

LMSW , or eligible to obtain license within 90 days of hire Strong knowledge of social work practice and theory at the MSW level Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Healthcare or mental health care experience is a plus

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

Be part of a

mission-driven team

focused on whole-person care.

Grow your career through

clinical experience ,

mentorship , and

education opportunities .

Make a

real difference

in the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.

Ready to bring compassion and clinical expertise to the forefront of care? We\'d love to meet you.

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