Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker (LMSW)

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 56,597 - 89,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate social worker to join our inpatient psychiatric team. You will perform thorough social work assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized treatment and aftercare plans.

Ideal candidates hold LMSW and/or LCSW licensure in Missouri and will contribute to a fast-paced, patient-centered environment focused on stability and long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure required by Missouri State Board.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure required within four years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete social service assessments for inpatient psychiatric patients.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapies.
• Develop and implement patient treatment and aftercare plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate services and resource utilization.
• Maintain documentation meeting hospital and regulatory standards.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient care planning

Education

LMSW licensure (Missouri)

LCSW licensure (Missouri)

Tools

Cerner

All Scripts/ECIN

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate social worker to join our inpatient psychiatric team. You will perform thorough social work assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized treatment and aftercare plans.

Ideal candidates hold LMSW and/or LCSW licensure in Missouri and will contribute to a fast-paced, patient-centered environment focused on stability and long-term recovery.