Social Worker PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a PRN Social Worker for our inpatient setting in Missouri. The role supports patients and families facing acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses with psychosocial needs and discharge planning.

The position requires a MSW or LCSW with Missouri licensure, strong communication, and teamwork skills. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and responsibilities include education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Knowledge of social work theory and MSW-level practice.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with diverse patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients in an acute care setting.
• Discharge planning, crisis intervention, and information/referrals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Participate in program development, education, or student supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

MSW or LCSW

Missouri Social Work license

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible PRN opportunity?

The Opportunity

If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for PRN (Weekdays and Weekends) Social Worker in our in-patient environment.

Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Shift / Job Description

PRN. Provides social work services to patients in an acute care setting for patients with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and their families.

Services to patients and their families include: identification of psychosocial needs, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, crisis intervention, information and referrals, protective services, and patient/family education.

A Social Worker functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care. Duties may also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills
• Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds
• Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills

Experience

Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.

Special Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

Other

Computer skills, Basic typing skills

Education Requirements

• LMSW or LCSW
• Missouri Social Work license
• Master's Degree in Social Work

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Master's Degree

Job Details

PRN Day (United States of America) Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes