Social Work Case Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS 

Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

Department: Case Management  

Schedule: Day  l  Part-time  

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $4,500 

 

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

• 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 qualifications 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), ORLicensed 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 requirements you'll need

• Experience in Case Management or Discharge Planning.

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 97,000+ 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

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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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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.