PRN Social Worker 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 PRN 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: Part-time, day shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 3 days per week. There is a weekend and on-call requirement as well.

Responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological social emotional cultural or financial needs that impact patient's health and recovery. To provide professional social work services that utilize supportive counseling and clinical knowledge in assessing the needs of patients and families during illness crisis intervention and post discharge planning. Collaborates with members of health care team in the development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner. Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community.

• Completes 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 (Kansas) 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

Part 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.