Outpatient Social Worker

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== Social Work Services UHTMC **Position Type** ================= Full time **Work Schedule** ================= 7:00AM - 5:30PM /S-T **Hours Per Week** ================== 40 **Job Description** =================== **Medical Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW (Outpatient)** _Supporting Patients Across Acute, Ambulatory & Long-Term Care Settings_ Are you a compassionate and driven Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in patient lives? Join our multidisciplinary care team and help provide critical support services to patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings — including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care. As a **Medical Social Worker**, you will deliver high-quality psychosocial care, engage in crisis intervention, assist with care transitions, and be a key resource for patient education and advocacy. **What You’ll Do:** * Assess and address the **psychosocial needs** of patients and families. * Coordinate **discharge planning**, **referrals**, and **protective services** as needed. * Provide **crisis intervention**, **pre-admission screening**, and **long-term care support**. * Collaborate as part of a **multidisciplinary team** to support patient-centered care. * May participate in **program development**, professional training, and student supervision. **Qualifications:** **For LCSW Candidates:** ✔ Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program ✔ Active **Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)** in Missouri ✔ At least **2 years of post-graduate clinical experience** ✔ Solid understanding of clinical theory and social work practice ✔ Research and analytical skills ✔ Strong written and verbal communication — including public speaking ✔ Ability to work across diverse populations and healthcare teams ✔ Experience in healthcare or mental health settings preferred ✔ If applicable, must meet requirements outlined in our **Fleet Driving Safety Policy** **For LMSW Candidates:** ✔ Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program ✔ Licensed in Missouri as an **LMSW**, or eligible to obtain license within 90 days of hire ✔ Strong knowledge of social work practice and theory at the MSW level ✔ Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting ✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ✔ Healthcare or mental health care experience is a plus **Why You’ll Love Working Here:** * Be part of a **mission-driven team** focused on whole-person care. * Grow your career through **clinical experience**, **mentorship**, and **education opportunities**. * Make a **real difference** in the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve. **Ready to bring compassion and clinical expertise to the forefront of care? We’d love to meet you.**