Clinical Social Worker

Job Posting

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. 

 

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.  

 

Position Summary: 

The Social Worker is responsible for helping patients and their families understand a particular illness, work through the emotions of a diagnosis, and provide counseling about the decisions that need to be made while working to mitigate social, financial and psychological problems related to their health condition. The Social Worker will work to match patient needs with appropriate resources and services to reduce risk of avoidable emergency room visits and rehospitalizations. The Care Coordination Department institutes measures to address high-risk complex patients, improve transitions of care, improve patient outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions. This position is integral to St. Luke’s efforts to design, develop, and implement successful care delivery methodologies needed for patient care coordination across the healthcare continuum, alternative payment models and value-based care. The Social Worker will work in active partnership with physicians, office staff, administration and other health care providers to develop and implement a well-coordinated plan of care that promotes the right resources, at the right time and at the right level of care. The Care Management Social Worker is responsible for engaging and supporting patients that are in need of care management services. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values. 

 

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:   

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work  

Experience:  One or more years of social work experience in a clinical setting, ambulatory or post-acute setting  

License: Licensed Clinical Social Work status required. 

 

Benefits for a Better You:  

• Day one benefits package 

• Pension Plan & 401K 

• Competitive compensation 

• FSA & HSA options 

• PTO programs available 

• Education Assistance 

 

 

Why You Belong Here:  

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.