Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Truman Medical Center (5 days per week; 8a-4:30p; Mon-Fri, Float between multiple campuses)
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Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Truman Medical Center (5 days per week; 8a-4:30p; Mon-Fri, Float between multiple campuses)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Social Work Services UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Medical Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW (Float)
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
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Assess and address the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
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Coordinate discharge planning , referrals , and protective services as needed.
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Provide crisis intervention , pre-admission screening , and long-term care support .
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Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.
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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
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Be part of a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care.
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Grow your career through clinical experience , mentorship , and education opportunities .
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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.