Social Worker

St. Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employer 401K options

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City is seeking a passionate Social Worker (MSW) to join their behavioral health team. In this role, you will deliver counseling and therapy to clients facing mental health challenges, guiding them towards improved well-being.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and have at least one year of experience in behavioral health. The position offers a supportive environment with full benefits including medical insurance and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Minimum one-year experience in Inpatient, Post-Acute care, or Outpatient Behavioral Health.
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental, emotional, and behavioral health to formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver individualized, group, and family therapy using evidence-based techniques.
• Respond to mental health emergencies and develop safety plans.

Skills

Compassionate counseling

Therapy expertise

Behavioral health knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy

Master's in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Hours: 8 -hour shifts – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: St.Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

Are you passionate about transforming lives through mental health support? Join our vibrant behavioral health team as a Social Worker. In this rewarding Social Worker (MSW) role, you will provide compassionate counseling and therapy to those facing mental health challenges. As a Licensed Social Worker (MSW), your expertise and empathy will guide clients on their journey to improved well-being and recovery within a supportive, dynamic workplace.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Medical Insurance
• Employer 401K options

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• Evaluate clients' mental, emotional, and behavioral health to formulate accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based techniques tailored to clients' specific needs and challenges.
• Respond to mental health emergencies, providing immediate support and developing safety plans to ensure client safety.
• Collaborate with clients, healthcare professionals, and families to set therapeutic goals and adjust treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate resources and services, advocating for clients within the healthcare system and connecting them with community support.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and progress in accordance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
• If currently registered as an Intern with a Social Work board, provide all educational and licensure requirements upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one (1) year Inpatient, Post-Acute care, or Outpatient Behavioral Health
• Current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current, preferred.
• Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or related field, preferred.

Employment Status

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