Social Worker Case Management

Ascension • Wichita, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves designing person-centered care plans that honor the unique needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals of every patient. The social worker will use clinical expertise to assess the intersection of emotional, psychological, and physical health, identifying where social work intervention can change a patient’s trajectory. The position also requires serving as a dedicated advocate within the medical system to ensure patients' voices are heard, their rights are protected, and their care remains respectful and individualized. Collaboration with leadership and the care transition team is essential to ensure care plans are effectively executed and evolve as the patient’s journey progresses.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, OR Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (BSW), OR Licensed Master Social Worker (MSW) credentialed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Experience in Case Management or Discharge Planning.

Nice To Haves

• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Person-Centered Care: Craft holistic care plans that don’t just address medical charts, but honor the unique needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals of every patient.
• Navigate Complex Needs: Use your clinical expertise to assess the intricate intersection of emotional, psychological, and physical health, identifying exactly where and how social work intervention can change a patient’s trajectory.
• Champion Patient Rights: Serve as a dedicated advocate within the medical system, ensuring our patients’ voices are heard, their rights are protected, and their care remains respectful and individualized.
• Collaborate for Continuity: Maintain a continuous, strategic dialogue with leadership and the care transition team to ensure care plans are effectively executed and evolve as the patient’s journey progresses.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $7,500
• Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level