Social Worker - Cardiac Transplant Clinic
Company: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart
of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's! 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. Job Duties: Monday through Friday 8-4:30. Tuesday
meetings at 7 am and occasional other AM meetings 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; Assists in development of the discharge
plan; Makes post-acute referrals and follow through to completion,
including placements and transportation; Mitigates discharge delays
through timely interventions. Completes family therapy sessions
with patients and their families. LMSW or equivalent clinical
licensure Master's degree in social work (MSW) Minimum of 2-3 years
of experience in a healthcare setting Job Requirements Applicable
Experience: Less than 1 year Licensed Masters Social Worker (KS) -
Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, Licensed Masters Social
Worker (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Master's Degree 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.
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