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PRN Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) - Social Work Services - University Health (available shifts Mon-Fri only)
101 Truman Medical Center
UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Social Work Services UHLMC
Part time
varied
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Medical Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW
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.
