Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Truman Medical Centers

Social Worker (LCSW or LMSW) - Social Work Services - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 05/28/2026

Location: Kansas City, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

Career Insights for Healthcare Social Worker

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Missouri data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$56,308 / year median in Missouri

+15% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply. Social Worker ( LCSW or LMSW )

Social Work Services
UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8a-4:30p; Mon-Fri) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Social Work Services UHLMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:00AM
4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description Medical Social Worker
LMSW / LCSW
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: