Social Worker-Liver & Kidney Transplant Clinic
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity where using your skills and compassion make a difference in a patient and their families lives
Saint Lukes Abdominal Transplant team is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker for our Liver and Kidney Transplant departments. This position supports the outpatient and inpatient community. You will 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.
Position Details:
- Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with possible flexing periodically
- Assesses the psychological social emotional cultural and financial needs of patients and resulting treatment that impacts patients health and recovery
- Provides 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 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
- Accountable for initial assessment and resulting treatment of the psychological needs of the patient
- Works in a team atmosphere and will assist with mentoring precepting and onboarding of new staff
- Outpatient experience preferred
- Masters degree in Social Work required
- LCSW required
Why Saint Lukes
- 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 yearLicensed Masters Social Worker (KS) - Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationMasters 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 faith-based 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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.
