Behavioral Health Social Worker LMSW

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking an inpatient social worker for the MUPC Case Management team at Missouri Psychiatric Center in Columbia, MO. The role emphasizes therapeutic interventions, family education, and coordinated aftercare planning to support patient stability and community connections.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and therapy staff to implement individualized care plans and ensure regulatory-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board within four years as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care; contact family members and community providers; collect collateral information to contribute to the care plan.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) to support stabilization and treatment goals; provide family counseling and education.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient treatment plans; participate in daily treatment team meetings; coordinate services with other departments.
• Develop individualized aftercare plans connecting patients with mental health and community resources; maintain documentation meeting hospital and regulatory standards; maintain regular contact with patient families and outpatient providers with patient consent.
• Gather data, prepare reports, and communicate effectively; maintain knowledge of electronic tools; participate in hospital committee activities.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Education

LMSW

LCSW

Tools

Cerner

All Scripts/ECIN

Job description

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Work Arrangement:On-Site

Department: MUPC Case Management

Facility: Missouri Psychiatric Center – 3 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $27.21 - $42.99 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: $1.75 per hour for weekends; $2 per hour for all hours worked

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and driven social worker to join our dynamic team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, empathetic professional with a passion for helping patients achieve stability and long-term success. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, using your expertise to provide therapeutic interventions and create personalized care and aftercare plans. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to providing excellent patient care, and values building strong relationships with patients, families, and community partners. If you are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care. Contact family members and community providers. Collect collateral information to contribute to a comprehensive assessment and development of the care plan.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) in order to support patients in the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms and modulation of maladaptive behaviors that will allow them to meet their treatment goals/objectives and move quickly to the next step on the continuum of care. Provide family counseling and education.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, and recreation therapy) to develop and implement patient treatment plans. Review of the treatment plan is done daily during the treatment team meetings. Work with other departments to coordinate services. Serve as a resource to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Develop individualized aftercare plans for patients, which connect each patient with mental health and other community resources as needed. Maintain documentation that meets all hospital and regulatory standards for care. Maintain regular contact with patient families, community supports, and outpatient providers with the consent of the patient.
• Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools, Cerner, All Scripts/ECIN, etc. Participate in appropriate hospital committee activities.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board within four (4) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.