Social Worker - Cardiac Transplant Clinic

Job Description

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's!

Responsible and accountable for assessment of psychological, social, emotional, cultural and financial needs, and the resulting treatment that impacts patients' health and recovery. Provides professional social work services that utilize clinical knowledge to address the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention, and post-acute discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop transition plan and address needs in a timely manner.

Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the entity, health system and community.

• Monday through Friday 8-4:30. Tuesday meetings at 7am and occasional other AM meetings
• Interviews and assesses assigned patients to identify areas of need
• Provides resources and support to patients, families and caregivers as needed
• Documents in the electronic medical record appropriately and timely
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team
• Assists in development of the discharge plan
• Makes post-acute referrals and follows through to completion, including placements and transportation
• Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions
• Completes family therapy sessions with patients and their families

• LMSW or equivalent clinical licensure
• Master's degree in social work (MSW)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) – Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Full Time. Day shift. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.