Job Description
Landmark Hospital of Joplin, MO has an exciting opportunity for Social Worker to join our dedicated and professional team. Landmark Hospitals are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to those we serve.
Summary:The Social Worker will work in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the cost-effective utilization of resources by identifying and initiating complex discharge planning to accomplish the timely transition of patients to post-hospital settings.
Responsibilities:
- Provides assistance to patients, families, and others with a wide variety of needs to include, but not limited to, discharge planning, financial concerns, and emotional support as related to the current acute illness.
- Provides supportive counseling to patients regarding adjustments to illness as well as other biopsychosocial needs as indicated.
- Communicates with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition from hospital or the post-hospital setting.
The ideal candidate must be highly detailed and goal-oriented, with superior analytic, critical-thinking and time-management skills. They must have a positive and empathetic personality with the ability to work effectively with others as part of a multidisciplinary team in a complex care environment. It is also vital that they have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently display a professional attitude.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Active and unrestricted Missouri LMSW or LCSW
- Minimum of 2 years hospital experience
- Must have in depth knowledge of system and community resources and referral agencies
- Ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare agencies and practitioners
- Team, detail and goal oriented
- Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor
About us:
Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, critical care hospital system with locations across the Southeastern United States. Landmark Hospitals specializes in providing the highest-level care for medically complex patients who stay with us for an average of 25-30 days. We are proud of the healing that happens here, and it is all made possible by our amazing employees. We offer our employees a collaborative, supportive work environment with competitive benefits and flexibility that can only be found in a "boutique" hospital setting.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We perform pre-employment background verification checks.