Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Truman Medical Cent[...]

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City seeks a compassionate Medical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) to deliver psychosocial care across various settings. This full-time role involves crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on whole-person care and community impact.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Mentorship

Community impact

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience for LCSW candidates.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain LMSW license in Missouri within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention and long-term care support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Truman Medical Center (Mon-Fri, 7:00a - 3:30p; 5 days per week)

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Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to support patients across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings. This role involves delivering psychosocial care, crisis intervention, care transition assistance, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

1. Assess and address psychosocial needs of patients and families.
2. Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and protective services.
3. Provide crisis intervention, pre-admission screening, and long-term care support.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care.
5. Participate in program development, professional training, and supervision as needed.

Qualifications

For LCSW Candidates:

• Master's in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LCSW license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical theory and social work practice.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking.
• Experience in healthcare or mental health settings preferred.

For LMSW Candidates:

• Master's in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain LMSW license in Missouri within 90 days.
• Knowledge of social work practice and theory at MSW level.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Healthcare or mental health experience is a plus.

Additional Details

• Full-time position, 40 hours/week, 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
• Location: UH Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.
• Join a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and community impact.

Application Instructions

Current employees should apply via the internal career site through myWORKDAY.