Social Worker

Saint Luke's Health System·Lee's Summit, Missouri

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 22 days ago

Social Worker

About the role

The social worker is responsible for assessing the psychological, social, and emotional needs of patients to support their health and recovery. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop transition plans and provide professional services during illness and crisis situations.

Job Description Saint Luke's East Hospital is seeking a licensed Social Worker to join our team!

The Opportunity: 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.

Shift

Full time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. On-Call about 6-8 times per year for a week at a time with weekend requirements during on call weeks. Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Knowledge of theory and practice of social work at the MSW level and have basic research skills Must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and with patients of various ages and cultural backgrounds Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required Certified LMSW or LCSW required in Missouri
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Experience: 1 year Licensed Masters Social Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Master's Degree - Social Work Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a valid LMSW or LCSW license in Missouri. At least one year of applicable experience is required, with preference given to those with a background in a healthcare setting.

postgraduate degree
Communication skills
Patient care
Discharge planning
Crisis intervention
Case management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Clinical knowledge
Social work
Psychological assessment

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Lee's Summit, Missouri
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

Missouri hospital social work remains in demand

Hospital social worker roles in Missouri often draw steady interest because employers need clinicians who can coordinate discharge planning, connect patients with community resources, and support families through complex care transitions. This role is competitive for candidates with a master’s in social work, an active Missouri LMSW or LCSW, and hospital experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time before applying. A practical next step is to prepare examples of discharge coordination and resource referrals that show your hospital-based impact.

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