MSW - Social Worker

Ascension; South Clifton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit health system dedicated to providing compassionate care and healing in the community. This role involves assessing and addressing patients' social and emotional needs, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring compliance with treatment plans. With over 135 years of service, this organization values each associate's contributions and offers numerous career opportunities across various healthcare settings. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to be part of a supportive team, this position is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term and short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Social Worker required prior to hire.
• 3 years of experience preferred in social work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess patient needs regarding social and emotional issues.
• Consult with agencies and families to ensure treatment compliance.
• Assist clients in obtaining community assistance.

Skills

Social Work

Patient Assessment

Community Resource Referral

Case Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Family Practice
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Clinic: Ascension Medical Group
• Location: 1121 S Clifton Wichita, KS. 67218

What You Will Do

Investigate, assess, and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

• Interview patients, assess priorities, and document case activity.
• Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies, and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with the treatment plan.
• Assist clients and families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies, seeking creative means to assist clients with their needs.
• Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care, and other post-discharge needs.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers, and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) or (Spanish) posters.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply their military experience and perspectives to their civilian careers at Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Ascension will only make employment offers to individuals who apply through our official application process. Beware of fraudulent employment offers. We will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.