MSW Social Worker: Discharge Planning & Community Impact

100 Lawrence Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a qualified MSW Social Worker to deliver psychosocial services, including patient/family counseling, crisis intervention during hospitalization, and comprehensive discharge planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with Case Management and Social Services to support patient recovery and community resource coordination.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, Kansas licensure, and at least two years in mental health, with BLS; opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Current Licensure in the State of Kansas.
• Minimum two years of work experience in the mental health field.
• Knowledge of third party payers including but not limited to various types of policy coverage.
• Preferred: A practicum in acute mental health.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Case Management, Social Services and other healthcare providers to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions.
• Counsel patients on how to overcome conditions and avoid dependencies during recovery.
• Assess needs and arrange appropriate in-home support after discharge.
• Provide comprehensive discharge planning.
• Work with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide consultations.
• Contribute to staff development and training on assessments, care plans and follow-up.
• Conduct psychosocial problem assessments.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

LMH Health is seeking a qualified MSW Social Worker to deliver psychosocial services, including patient/family counseling, crisis intervention during hospitalization, and comprehensive discharge planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with Case Management and Social Services to support patient recovery and community resource coordination.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work, Kansas licensure, and at least two years in mental health, with BLS; opportunities for professional