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Posted: 02-Oct-25
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: JobReq0052212
Job Description
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 PRN Social Worker in our in-patient environment.
Shift: PRN-weekdays, hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Commitment of 3 shifts per month.
The Work:
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)
* Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills
* Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds
* 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.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
Computer skills, Basic typing skills
EDUCATION: Required:
* Certified LMSW or LCSW
* Kansas Social Work license
* Master's Degree in Social Work
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details
PRN
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.
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