Surgery/Trauma Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p, Mon-Fri)

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Surgery/Trauma Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p, Mon-Fri) 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 8:00AM - 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description Medical Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW (Surgery/Trauma) 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.

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