**Job Description​** **Saint Luke's Hospital is hiring a Social Worker for their Care Progression Unit!** **The Opportunity:** If you are a dynamic, motivated individual who is driven to create healthier communities through excellent patient care, Saint Luke’s has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Social Worker in our in-patient environment. Saint Luke’s is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in compassionate health care and health-related services. For over 135 years, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. **Shift:** Full time Days. Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 Responsible and accountable for assessment of psychological, social, emotional, cultural and financial needs, and the resulting treatment that impacts patients' health and recovery. Provides professional social work services that utilize clinical knowledge to address the needs of patients and families during illness, crisis intervention, and post-acute discharge planning. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop transition plan and address needs in a timely manner. Participates in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the entity, health system and community. Interviews and assess assigned patients to identify areas of need · Interviews and assess assigned patients to identify areas of need · ​Provides resources and support to patients, families and caregivers as needed + Documents in the electronic medical record appropriately and timely + Communicates and collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary team; + Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion, including placements and transportation; + Mitigates discharge delays through timely interventions. + Participates in daily treatment team meetings. + Prescription assistance **EXPERIENCE:** Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required. SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills. OTHER: Computer skills, Basic typing skills EDUCATION: Required: + Certified LMSW or LCSW + Missouri (Kansas) Social Work license + Master's Degree in Social Work **Why Saint Luke’s?** 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, Master's Degree - Social Work **Job Details** Full Time 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.**