Inpatient/Outpatient OB Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Truman Medical Center (5 days per week, 8:00a-4:30p, Mon-Fri)

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• Inpatient/Outpatient OB Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Truman Medical Center (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 (Inpatient/Outpatient OB)
• 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.