Social Worker PRN

Job Summary

The Social Worker (MSW) at Overland Park Regional Medical Center is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, emotional support, referrals, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work Required
• 1+ year of experience or MSW internship Required
• Currently licensed as a Registered Master of Social Work in the state(s) of practice, according to law and regulation Required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCWS) Preferred
• Certification in Social Work Preferred

What You Will Do

You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual needs. You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs. You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values. You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care. You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services; wellbeing support; time away from work programs; savings and retirement resources; and additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Learn more about employee benefits.

About the Employer

OPRM is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.