Saint Luke's Health System
Job Description
Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's!
The Opportunity:
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 behavioral health 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. Help ensure our vision to be,
"The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care."
Shift:
Full time Days
Job Description:
Provides social work services to patients in an acute care setting for patients with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and their families. Services to patients and their families include: identification of psychosocial needs, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, crisis intervention, information and referrals, protective services, and patient/family education. A Social Worker functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care. Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.
Clinic Interviews and assesses assigned patients to identify areas of need
Provides resources and support to patients, families and caregivers as needed
Documents in the electronic medical record appropriately and timely
Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team;
Assists in development of the discharge plan;
Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation;
Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions.
Completes family therapy sessions with patients and their families.
SLN
Completes individual and family therapy sessions with patients and their families.
Participates in daily treatment team meetings.
Provides psychoeducational group therapy sessions to patients.
Assists with discharging planning, making referrals and assisting with transportation arrangements
EXPERIENCE:
Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required. SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills. OTHER: Computer skills, Basic typing skills EDUCATION: Required:
Certified LMSW or LCSW Missouri Social Work license Master's Degree in Social Work Why Saint Luke's?
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
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
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's!
The Opportunity:
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 behavioral health 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. Help ensure our vision to be,
"The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care."
Shift:
Full time Days
Job Description:
Provides social work services to patients in an acute care setting for patients with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and their families. Services to patients and their families include: identification of psychosocial needs, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, crisis intervention, information and referrals, protective services, and patient/family education. A Social Worker functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care. Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.
Clinic Interviews and assesses assigned patients to identify areas of need
Provides resources and support to patients, families and caregivers as needed
Documents in the electronic medical record appropriately and timely
Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team;
Assists in development of the discharge plan;
Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation;
Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions.
Completes family therapy sessions with patients and their families.
SLN
Completes individual and family therapy sessions with patients and their families.
Participates in daily treatment team meetings.
Provides psychoeducational group therapy sessions to patients.
Assists with discharging planning, making referrals and assisting with transportation arrangements
EXPERIENCE:
Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required. SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills. OTHER: Computer skills, Basic typing skills EDUCATION: Required:
Certified LMSW or LCSW Missouri Social Work license Master's Degree in Social Work Why Saint Luke's?
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
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
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details Full Time
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.