Social Worker (LBSW / LMSW)

Responsibilities: Serves as Social Worker for Excelsior Springs Hospital and their departments. Primarily receives social work consults from inpatient admissions, the Emergency Room, and Physicians Clinic.Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.Initiates contact with all patients in a timely manner and submits documentation timely.Coordinates in a timely manner all referred discharge/transfer planning.Serves as a liaison between patients/families and staff.Participates in the plan of treatment, interviews the patient and family to obtain necessary information to assist in effective planning.Encourages and directs development of new resources for unmet Social Service needs.Participates in daily rounding meeting with Interdisciplinary Team.Assists and advises patients of Advance Directives/Durable Power of Attorney and provides staff education on such topics.Explores and evaluates financial situation and assists patient/family in utilizing appropriate resources.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Position Requirements: Minimum of Bachelors degree in social work required.Experience in the social services field with hospital social work experience preferred.