Social Work p.r.n. has IMMEDIATE openings for Medical Social Workers. These are temporary or temp-to-perm position providing full-time coverage (8am-5pm) for inpatient or outpatient teams at a Kansas City area hospital. Missouri licensure (LMSW or LCSW) and previous acute medical experience is required.
Social workers will be responsible for:
Develops a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to age appropriate patient/family needs and concerns;
Develops a plan of intervention for the purpose of strengthening coping abilities and promoting adjustment;
Collaborates with patient, family and health care team to make an appropriate discharge plan based upon medical / psychiatric needs, quality of support system, financial resources, and coping skills.
Documents all activities in the electronic medical record.
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