Social Services Coordinator
Social Services Coordinator
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Job Description
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological social emotional cultural or financial needs that impact patient s health and recovery. To provide professional social work services that utilize supportive counseling and clinical knowledge in assessing the needs of patients and families during illness crisis intervention and post discharge planning. Collaborates with members of health care team in the development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner. Participate in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community.
Shift: Fulltime day shift 40 hours per week.
Job Description:
In Hemodialysis the Social Services Coordinator will assist Care Progression ensuring all necessary testing and resources are coordinated including scheduling outpatient hemodialysis and followup appointments or tests when applicable. This position requires excellent communication skills as a representative of SLHS calling outside agencies and arranging services for patients. Interacts with patients payors hemodialysis centers and other members of the multidisciplinary team across the continuum.
- Bachelors degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- 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.
Why Saint Lukes
We believe in creating a collaborative environment while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
- Medical health plans
- Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
- Leave of Absence PTO Extended Sick Leave and various Welfare plans
- Retirement contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBachelors DegreeJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faithbased nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes 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 regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
