Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Truman Medical Center (Sat-Sun, 7:00a - 7:30p; 2 days per week)

Company : University Health
Location : Kansas City, MO, 64101
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Community & Social Service
Occupation : Social Worker
Job Details
Inpatient/Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services UH Truman Medical Center
Supporting Patients Across Acute, Ambulatory & Long-Term Care Settings
Are you a compassionate and driven Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in patient lives? Join our multidisciplinary care team and help provide critical support services to patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.
As a Medical Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care, engage in crisis intervention, assist with care transitions, and be a key resource for patient education and advocacy.
What You'll Do:
- 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.
Qualifications:
For LCSW Candidates:
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri
- At least 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience
- Solid understanding of clinical theory and social work practice
- Research and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication including public speaking
- Ability to work across diverse populations and healthcare teams
- Experience in healthcare or mental health settings preferred
- If applicable, must meet requirements outlined in our Fleet Driving Safety Policy
For LMSW Candidates:
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Licensed in Missouri as an LMSW, or eligible to obtain license within 90 days of hire
- Strong knowledge of social work practice and theory at the MSW level
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Healthcare or mental health care experience is a plus
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Be part of a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care.
- Grow your career through clinical experience, mentorship, and education opportunities.
- Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.
Ready to bring compassion and clinical expertise to the forefront of care? We'd love to meet you.
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