Social Worker - Liver /Kidney Clinic

Job Description​

Are you looking for an opportunity where using your skills and compassion make a difference in a patient and their families' lives?

Saint Luke's Abdominal Transplant team is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Worker for our Liver and Kidney Transplant departments. This position supports the outpatient and inpatient community. You will provide professional social work services that utilize supportive counseling and clinical knowledge in assessing the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention, and post discharge planning.

Position Details:

• Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with possible flexing periodically
• Assesses the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and financial needs of patients and resulting treatment that impacts patients health and recovery
• Provides professional social work services that utilize supportive counseling and clinical knowledge in assessing the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention and post discharge planning
• Collaborates with members of health care team in development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner
• Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community
• Accountable for initial assessment and resulting treatment of the psychological needs of the patient
• Works in a team atmosphere and will assist with mentoring, precepting and onboarding of new staff
• Outpatient experience preferred
• Master's degree in Social Work required
• LCSW required

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We believe in work/life balance.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

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Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.