Social Worker Case Management

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a Case Management professional to lead personalized care plans from admission to discharge, ensuring alignment with patients' values and recovery goals.

You will advocate for patients, remove social or financial barriers to care, and support families through crises or life adjustments, while collaborating with the care team to document high-quality plans that improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensure/certification as Clinical Counselor or Social Worker prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Case Manager credentials preferred (ACMA/CCMC) prior to hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of personalized care plans from admission to discharge.
• Advocate for patients by identifying and removing barriers to care.
• Support families through psychosocial challenges and crises.
• Collaborate with the care team to refine treatment and ensure quality documentation.

Skills

Care planning

Advocacy

Family support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX


• Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center


• Department: Case Management


• Schedule: Weekends l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the design and execution of personalized care plans, ensuring every step from admission to discharge reflects the patient's unique values and recovery goals.


• Advocate for patients by identifying and removing social or financial barriers to care, ensuring they have the resources needed for long-term health.


• Support families through complex psychosocial challenges, offering expert guidance during crises, substance abuse recovery, or difficult life adjustments.


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to refine treatment strategies, ensuring seamless communication and high-quality medical documentation that drives better clinical outcomes.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s): Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).


• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan


• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.