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Behavioral Health Social Worker part time

University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri

$29 - $47/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Conduct comprehensive social service assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment and aftercare plans to ensure patient stability.

Shift

  • Saturday and
  • Sunday, 8am to 4pm
  • Work
  • Arrangement:
  • On-Site
  • Department:
  • MUPC
  • Case
  • Management
  • Facility: Missouri
  • Psychiatric
  • Center - 3
  • Hospital
  • Drive,
  • Columbia,
  • MO
  • Compensation:
  • Base
  • Pay
  • Range: $28.52 - $46.52 per hour, based on experience
  • Shift
  • Differential: $1.75 per hour for weekends ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and driven social worker to join our dynamic team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, empathetic professional with a passion for helping patients achieve stability and long-term success. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, using your expertise to provide therapeutic interventions and create personalized care and aftercare plans. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to providing excellent patient care, and values building strong relationships with patients, families, and community partners. If you are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges, we want to hear from you! ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care. Contact family members and community providers; collect collateral information to contribute to a comprehensive assessment and development of care plan. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) in order to support patients in the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms and modulation of maladaptive behaviors that will allow them to meet their treatment goals/objectives and move quickly to the next step on continuum of care. Provide family counseling and education. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team (physicians, nursing, and occupational therapy, recreation therapy) to develop and implement patient treatment plans. Review of the treatment plan is daily during the treatment team meetings. Work with other departments to coordinate services. Serve as a resource to ensure appropriate utilization of services. Develop individualized aftercare plans for patients, which connect each patient with mental health and other community resources as needed. Maintain documentation that meets all hospital and regulatory standards for care. Maintain regular contact with patient’s families, community supports, and outpatient providers with the consent of the patient. Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools, Cerner, All Scripts/ECIN, etc. Participate in appropriate hospital committee activities. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference will be given to candidates who received licensed supervision in a behavioral health environment. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure from the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board. Preference is given to candidates with licensed supervision experience in behavioral health environments.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Crisis Stabilization
  • Family Counseling
  • Cerner
  • Social Service Assessments
  • All Scripts/ECIN

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$29 - $47/hr
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.

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