Social Worker

Job Description Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our Team! Shift: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8-4:40. In person 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 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. 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 Certified LMSW or LCSW required Kansas Social Work license required Master's Degree in Social Work required Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board Master's Degree Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) #J-18808-Ljbffr