Social Worker PRN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the NASW.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills.
• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) preferred but not required.

Special Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

Education

• Required: Certified LMSW or LCSW in Kansas.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year.
• Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various.