What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker II - Part-Time, Days position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.
St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.
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Responsibilities
Social Worker II
Part-Time (Day Shift)
Weekends Required
The Social Worker II position provides emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to individuals of all ages—pediatrics, adolescents, adults, older adults—and their families. The role includes helping clients cope with a range of social and emotional challenges related to treatment, illness, disability, or trauma.
Key responsibilities include:
- Offering information, referrals, and guidance to connect clients with financial assistance and other supportive services.
- Conducting case management and milieu management to ensure appropriate care and services.
- Completing psychosocial assessments and assisting in the creation and regular review of Treatment Plans.
- Collaborating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive care.
- Coordinating discharge planning for clients.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation in clinical records for each client throughout their stay.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or related field. 2. In states requiring license, required upon hire and maintain current in accordance with state regulations. In states without a licensure requirement, current registration for with appropriate state board required and/or under clinical supervision to meet clinical hours required for licensure. 3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.4. Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).
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