Job Description

Job Description:

Social Worker - Population Health (Full-Time)

BJC HealthCare / Saint Luke's Health System
Locations: Overland Park, KS (Alternating between Mission Farms & Southridge)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Flexibility: Opportunity for a one-day hybrid remote schedule after 90 days of employment.

Role Overview
BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke's are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Population Health team. You will be responsible for assessing the psychological, social, and financial factors impacting patient recovery. This role combines clinical knowledge with crisis intervention and discharge planning to support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment: Interview patients to identify social, emotional, cultural, and financial needs.
• Case Management: Provide resources and support to caregivers and families; facilitate family therapy sessions as needed.
• Discharge & Transition: Develop transition plans, manage post-acute referrals (including placements and transportation), and mitigate discharge delays.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with healthcare teams to ensure timely interventions and participate in program planning for the health system and community.
• Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) certification required.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

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.