Social Worker LCSW
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patients health
goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan. Meets
directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be
addressed.
Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing coordinating implementing and
revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS discharge
delays) cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).
Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and
assist in meeting discharge goals.
Completes assigned goals.
Provides supportive counseling to individuals families and groups to address identified concerns
and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
2 years experience in a
Created By: Jenny Seratt February 24 2026 Baptist Proprietary and Confidential
healthcare setting.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Masters degree in social work.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
2 years clinical experience as a
social worker in medical/clinical
setting
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Excellent interpersonal
communication and negotiation
skills. Ability to identify and
coordinate appropriate resources
in the community. Ability to work
with people of all social
economic and cultural
backgrounds. Computer skills.
Licensure
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
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
