• Social Worker-OB Clinic

    Saint Luke's (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Description​

    Position Summary

    The Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to women and families receiving obstetric care. This role focuses on addressing emotional, social, financial, and behavioral health needs that impact pregnancy, postpartum well-being, and family adjustment. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and community agencies to promote optimal outcomes for both patients and infants.

    Details:

    + Full-time day shift position, Monday through Thursday (9-hour days), and Friday (8-noon).

    + No weekends, nights, or on-call requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients during pregnancy and postpartum periods.

    + Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for issues such as perinatal mood disorders, intimate partner violence, housing instability, or substance use.

    + Partner with obstetric providers to identify patients at risk and develop individualized care plans.

    + Facilitate referrals to community resources, including WIC, mental health services, domestic violence shelters, parenting programs, and financial assistance.

    + Support care continuity through coordination with inpatient social workers, case management, and external agencies.

    + Document all patient interactions and interventions in the electronic medical record in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

    + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives within the clinic.

    + Provide education and support to staff regarding psychosocial needs during pregnancy and postpartum care.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

    + Current state licensure as LMSW or LCSW (or equivalent).

    + Experience in healthcare, maternal-child health, or behavioral health settings.

    + Strong communication, crisis management, and case coordination skills.

    Preferred:

    + Prior experience in an obstetric, women’s health, or neonatal setting.

    + Bilingual (Spanish/English or other languages) preferred.

    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)

     

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