Ambulatory Social Worker – Patient Advocate (Hybrid)

Stormont-Vail-Health-; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health seeks a qualified Ambulatory Social Worker to support patient admissions, coordinate services, and develop treatment plans. You will assess needs, communicate with families, and participate in discharge planning across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Minimum licensure as MSW/LBSW with KS Board, and ability to obtain full licensure. Remote work guidelines apply; hybrid schedule may be available to fit patient care demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Preferred clinical and/or medical social work experience.
• Preferred experience in group work, case work, and community methodologies.
• Licensed MSW or LBSW with KS licensure; temporary licensure may be accepted at hire; full licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient admission process and acts as hospital advocate.
• Coordinates services for patients and families across Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs social work assessments and develops case management plans.
• Communicates clearly with patients and families about status and progress.
• Initiates discharge planning and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provides education and crisis/brief therapy as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical social work

Group/case work

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker - KSBSRB

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker - KSBSRB

Job description

Stormont Vail Health seeks a qualified Ambulatory Social Worker to support patient admissions, coordinate services, and develop treatment plans. You will assess needs, communicate with families, and participate in discharge planning across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Minimum licensure as MSW/LBSW with KS Board, and ability to obtain full licensure. Remote work guidelines apply; hybrid schedule may be available to fit patient care demands.