Social Worker Case Management

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Hospitals

Department/Speciality: Case Management

Schedule: Day l PRN | 8am-4:30pm, Coverage varies between Sunday-Saturday

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

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.

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Multi-Site Clinical Advocacy: Act as a mobile resource and primary advocate for patients across St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Teresa and the Rehabilitation Hospital, providing a consistent point of support between facilities.
• Design Person-Centered Care: Craft holistic care plans that don’t just address medical charts, but honor the unique needs, cultural preferences, and personal goals of every patient.
• Navigate Complex Needs: Use your clinical 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.
• Champion Patient Rights: 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.
• Collaborate for Continuity: 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:

Required Credential(s):

One or more of the following:

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

Preferred Credential(s):

• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Licensure: You hold a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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