Social Work Case Manager

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Academic partnership

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi - Wichita, KS is seeking a Day Shift, part-time Case Manager Social Worker to develop holistic care plans and advocate for patients within the medical system.

The role emphasizes coordinating care across emotional, psychological, and physical health domains, ensuring patient voices are heard and rights protected, and collaborating with leadership to adapt plans as journeys progress.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentialed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (BSW) credentialed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (MSW) credentialed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
• Case Manager credentials from ACMA or CCMC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft holistic care plans that respect patient needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals.
• Assess the intersection of emotional, psychological, and physical health to identify social work interventions.
• Advocate for patients to ensure their voices, rights, and care are respected and individualized.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with leadership and care transition teams to evolve care plans.

Skills

Social work expertise

Care coordination

Advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: Ascension Via Christi - Wichita, KS

Department: Case Management

Schedule: Day ShiftlPart-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Your future role at a glance

Location: Ascension Via Christi - Wichita, KS

Facility: St. Francis

Department: Case Management

Schedule: Day ShiftlPart-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Craft holistic care plans that don’t just address medical charts, but honor the unique needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals of every patient.
• Use your 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
• 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.
• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Experience in Case Management or Discharge Planning.