Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a Home Care & Hospice Social Worker, you are responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and/or financial needs that impact patient s health and recovery. To 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. Collaborates with members of health care team in the development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner. Participate in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community.

Shift: PRN

The Work:

In this Social Worker role, you will have a wide variety of interesting and challenging responsibilities to serve residents who are in the community’s skilled nursing center for rehabilitation. Some of your specific responsibilities would include:

Identifying and understanding the significant social and emotional factors underlying a resident’s illness
Participating with the health care team to complete MDS’s and develop care plans
Working with patients and their family members to understand and accept necessary treatment
Communicating with insurance companies and obtaining treatment/stay authorizations
Helping patients adjust to the temporary and permanent effect of illness
Referring patients and family members to community resources when needed

Why St. Luke’s Home Hospice?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

Medical health plans
Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
Retirement contributions
Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various

Master's Degree

Job Details
PRN

Day (United States of America)

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.