• Social Worker

    Saint Luke's (Smithville, MO)


    Job Description​

    _Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's!_

    The Opportunity:

    A licensed Masters degree level professional who provides behavioral emergency level health assessments in collaboration with a medical team of physicians and registered nurses. Highly trained behavioral health professional who demonstrates autonomy and critical thinking skills and consultation in handling emergent psychiatric crises. Collaborates with members of health care team in development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner. Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community. Provides patient and family education. The Social Work team in the ED are consulted on patients with a positive mental health history in order to provide needed mental and behavioral health services and follow up, in addition to the consults requesting assistance with the three social determinants of health identified by the ED triage process. This Social Worker will answer consults on patients being evaluated in the Emergency Department.

    **Shift:** Full time Days. Participates in weekend and holiday rotations.

    Requirements include:

    + Current Missouri LCSW, LMSW or LPC license

    + Master's in Social Work

    + Prefer 2 years Social Work experience

     

    Why Saint Luke’s?

     

    + We believe in work/life balance

    + We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve

    + We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard

    + We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

    Job Requirements

    Applicable Experience:

    Less than 1 year

     

    Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various

     

    Master's Degree

    Job Details

    Full Time

     

    Day (United States of America)

     

    _The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

     

    Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.