Social Worker PRN

About the role

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 PRN (Weekdays and Weekends) Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke’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’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for patient care
• May also include assistance with program development, evaluation, professional education, or supervision of students and BSW staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• 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
• Required: LMSW or LCSW Missouri Social Work license
• Master's Degree in Social Work

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
• Computer skills
• Basic typing skills

Schedule

PRN, Weekdays and Weekends, Day shift