Social Worker PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a PRN Social Worker for our inpatient setting. Provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and patient/family education as part of a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment.

Required: MSW from CSWE-accredited program, MO license, and LMSW or LCSW eligibility. Prior healthcare experience preferred; strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited CSWE program.
• MO license to practice social work; LMSW/LCSW acceptable.
• Strong communication and teamwork in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services in an inpatient acute care setting.
• Perform psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.
• Conduct crisis intervention and provide information/referrals.
• Educate patients and families; support patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; may supervise students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW degree

LMSW or LCSW

MO Social Work license

CSWE accreditation

Tools

Computer skills

Typing skills

Job description

Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible PRN opportunity? Apply now!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: PRNJob Description: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.· 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 skillsEXPERIENCE: 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 skillsEDUCATION: Required:· LMSW or LCSW· Missouri Social Work license· Master's Degree in Social WorkJob RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearLicensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationMaster's DegreeJob DetailsPRNDay (United States of America)