Social Worker-Medication Assistance

Job Description

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 a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment.

• Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. No weekends or holidays.
• Provides specialized Social Work needs in relation to medication assistance and compliance
• Collaborates with the Care Progression team to identify patients who are uninsured or underinsured in need of resources and work with these patients to obtain life-sustaining medications through various resources
• Collaboration with patients and community resources to increase compliance with medications, improving a patient’s overall health
• 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)
• Certified LMSW or LCSW
• Missouri Social Work license
• 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 in a healthcare setting preferred but not required

• 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

Applicable

Experience:

2 years

Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various

Master's Degree - Social Work

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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

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.