Job Information
Saint Luke's Social Worker PRN in Overland Park, Kansas
Job Description
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a flexible PRN opportunity? Apply now!
The Opportunity:
If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for PRN (Weekend) Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.
Shift: PRN
Job Description:
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. A Social Worker 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.
· Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
· 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
EXPERIENCE: Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills. OTHER: Computer skills, Basic typing skills
EDUCATION: Required:
· Certified LMSW or LCSW within 6 months of hire
· Missouri (Kansas) Social Work license
· Master's Degree in Social Work
Why Saint Luke’s?
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 year
Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various
Master's Degree
Job Details
PRN
Day (United States of America)
The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke’s 12,000 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 Luke’s 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 region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.