Social Worker Jobs

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 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.
Shift: Full time

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.

• Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills
• Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills

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:

• Missouri (Kansas) Social Work license
• Certified LMSW or LCSW
• Master's Degree in Social Work

Why Saint Luke’s?

• Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Master's Degree - Social Work
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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