Job Posting - Position Title Clinical Social Worker

St. Luke's Surgery Center of Chesterfield; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to provide social work services to patients in the cancer center.

The role involves partnering with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to develop and implement personalized plans that address both medical and psychosocial needs, with a commitment to maximizing quality of life and community health. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is eligible for or already has a Licensed Clinical Social Work status (LCSW).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Work status or eligibility for provisional license required with attainment of LCSW in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work to patients across the cancer center.
• Collaborate with MDs, NPs, RNs and other disciplines to develop and implement a personalized care plan.
• Assess plans and facilitate options and services to meet patient needs, addressing medical and psychosocial aspects.
• Promote teamwork with all members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Teamwork

Care coordination

Patient needs assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Location : Address

232 S WOODS MILL RD

Job Posting

Weare dedicated to providingexceptional care to every patient, every time.

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for“Outstanding Patient Experience”by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the provision of social work to patients in need of these services throughout the cancer center. Works in active partnership with the MD’s, NP’s and RN’s and other disciplines to develop and implement a well-coordinated personalized plan to address patient needs across the continuum. The social worker assesses plans and facilitates options and services to meet an individual’s unique and complex needs. This is accomplished by addressing both the individual patient’s medical and psychosocial needs, as well as the resources available. There is a continuing commitment to maximizing the quality of life for each patient and enhancing community health. The Social Worker performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the hospital mission, values and NASW Code of Ethics. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Education:Master’s Degree in Social Work

License:Licensed Clinical Social Work status or eligibility for provisional license required with attainment of LCSW in process.