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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Inpatient/Outpatient OB Social Worker - Social Work Services

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Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • LCSW candidates must have a master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program.
  • LCSW candidates must hold an active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in Missouri.
  • LCSW candidates must have at least 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
  • LCSW candidates must understand clinical theory and social work practice.
  • LCSW candidates must have research and analytical skills.
  • LCSW candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
  • LCSW candidates must be able to work across diverse populations and healthcare teams.
  • LMSW candidates must have a master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program.
  • LMSW candidates must be licensed in Missouri as an LMSW or eligible to obtain the license within 90 days of hire.
  • LMSW candidates must have strong knowledge of social work practice and theory at the Master of Social Work level.
  • LMSW candidates must be able to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting.
  • LMSW candidates must have communication and interpersonal skills.
  • If applicable, candidates must meet the requirements outlined in the Fleet Driving Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
  • Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and protective services as needed.
  • Provide crisis intervention, pre-admission screening, and long-term care support.
  • Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.
  • May participate in program development, professional training, and student supervision.

Desired Qualifications

  • Healthcare or mental health setting experience is preferred for LCSW candidates.
  • Healthcare or mental health care experience is a plus for LMSW candidates.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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