Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas offers care through:

• Our pediatric inpatient unit
• The Tom Watson Emergency Department
• Over 30 pediatric specialty clinics

The Department of Social Work provides licensed social workers and other social service professionals to support families in nearly every inpatient and outpatient setting across the health system and into the community.  

Medical Social Work Services Provided:

Therapeutic Support

• Supportive counseling related to: 
• Adjustment to illness
• Lifestyle changes
• End of life
• Grief and bereavement
• Financial needs
• Family stressors and other concerns
• Mental health and intervention

Care Planning

• Healthcare Decision-making (advance directives, power of attorney, etc)
• School/IEP/504
• Transition to adult care
• Legal Needs
• Care transition externally and within CMH when support needs remain outside of an episode of care

Resource Education and Community Referrals 

• Benefits (WIC, Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, Housing)
• Transportation support
• Temporary Lodging via Caregiver Self-Referral to the Ronald McDonald House
• Child Care
• Parenting Support Resources
• Early Intervention Services
• Home Visiting Programs
• Waiver Programs
• Referrals and connection to disease specific resources
• Financial Assistance Programs for Durable Medical Equipment
• Center for Family and Community Connections

The social workers identify and intervene with at-risk populations to mitigate psychosocial barriers to optimal care outcomes. Social workers provide services to children, adolescents, and adult patients/families/staff at Children's Mercy and complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans in conjunction with internal and external team members.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Clinical Services and Intervention
• Care Coordination
• Practice Management

• Master's Degree MSW from Accredited Program
  • 1-2 years experience
• LMSW KS Licensed Master's Social Worker KS must have a license in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employment
  • LMSW MO Licensed Master's Social Worker MO must have a license in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employment 
• LSCSW KS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specialist KS must have a license in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employment OR Required 90 Days
  • LCSW MO Licensed Clinical Social Worker MO must have a license in the state of primary work location upon hire and then be dually licensed in both states within 90 days of employment OR Required 90 Days

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $28.25/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.