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 If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke&rsquo;s has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time (PRN /Weekend) Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke&rsquo;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&rsquo;ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.
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 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.
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   Master&rsquo;s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
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   Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills
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   Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds
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   Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills
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 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:
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   Certified LMSW or LCSW
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   Missouri (Kansas) Social Work license
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   Master's Degree in Social Work
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  Why Saint Luke&rsquo;s?
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 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:
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   Medical health plans
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   Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
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   Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
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   Retirement contributions
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   Employee Assistance Program
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 Applicable Experience:
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 Less than 1 year
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 Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Mandt Certified - Various
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 Master's Degree
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 Part Time
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   The best place to get care. The best place to give care
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  . Saint Luke&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.
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  Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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