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OB Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Truman Medical Center (Sat - Sun; 7:00a - 7:30p; 2 days per week)

University Health
place Kansas City, 64111
local_atm $2 - $2 hourly
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
School
In-patient Non-Psychiatric

About Job



Medical Social Worker LMSW/LCSW (OB)

Supporting Patients Across Obstetrics area

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.

Recommended Skills

  • Analytical
  • Clinical Works
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Long Term Care

Recommended Skills

  • Analytical
  • Clinical Works
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Long Term Care

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
School

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home