Job Information
Saint Luke's Social Services Coordinator in Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological social emotional cultural or financial needs that impact patient s health and recovery. To provide professional social work services that utilize supportive counseling and clinical knowledge in assessing the needs of patients and families during illness crisis intervention and post discharge planning. Collaborates with members of health care team in the development of a transition plan and addresses needs in a timely manner. Participate in program planning and development to meet the needs of customers within the health care system and community.
Shift: Full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week.
Job Description:
In Hemodialysis, the Social Services Coordinator will assist Care Progression ensuring all necessary testing and resources are coordinated, including scheduling outpatient hemodialysis and follow-up appointments or tests, when applicable. This position requires excellent communication skills as a representative of SLHS, calling outside agencies and arranging services for patients. Interacts with patients, payors, hemodialysis centers and other members of the multidisciplinary team across the continuum.
Bachelor’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
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
EXPERIENCE: Prefer prior experience in a healthcare setting (i.e., hospital, home health or nursing home) but not required.
Why Saint Luke’s?
We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:
Medical health plans
Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition reimbursement
Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
Retirement contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year
Bachelor'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.