Social Worker

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK seeks a Case Manager to oversee complex discharge planning, ensuring patients have resources at home and follow-up care. The role emphasizes addressing SDOH and coordinating community resources to support recovery.

Responsibilities include providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and advocating for patients and families to improve post-discharge well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• CCMC/ACM certification preferred; LMSW/LCSW acceptable.
• Masters in Social Work with LMSW/LCSW preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex discharge plans ensuring patients have housing, follow-up care, medications.
• Address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) like food insecurity and housing instability.
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and connect patients to behavioral health services.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate community resources post-discharge.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Social work knowledge

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW/LCSW preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Full-Time, Friday-Monday, 10-hour shifts, 8am-6:30pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Reduce Readmissions & Ensure Safety: Oversee complex discharge plans, ensuring patients have crucial resources at home, such as housing, follow-up care, and medications.
• They tackle non-medical issues and address the root causes: referred to as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)âlike food insecurity, housing instability, and financial challenges that affect patients' ability to heal and adhere to treatment
• Provide Emotional Support: Deliver vital mental health counseling, offer crisis intervention, and connect patients to behavioral health services.
• Provide advocacy & resource expertise: Serve as a strong advocate for patients and families, coordinating various community resources to improve the patient's overall well-being post-discharge.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted.
• Certified Social Worker preferred.

Education

• Bachelorâs degree in Social Work required

Additional Preferences

• 3 years of experience preferred
• Masters degree in Social Work, with an LMSW or LCSW
• Case Management or Discharge Planning experience preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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