Mental Health Worker Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

We Are Hiring:

Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph
Department/Specialty: Behavioral Health
Schedule: Days | Full-time

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Will Do:

• Assess and advocate for patients by identifying social, emotional, and economic barriers to ensure every individual receives a holistic and dignified care plan.
• Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and family members to synchronize treatment goals and ensure a seamless continuum of care.
• Bridge the gap between clinical care and community support by navigating complex resource networks to secure essential post-discharge services for families.
• Champion discharge excellence by proactively managing home care and social service transitions, reducing readmission risks and improving patient recovery outcomes.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with external health and welfare agencies to create innovative solutions for patients with high-complexity needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

- Social Worker credentialed from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

- Master's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

- 3 years of experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with behavioral health in a medical setting.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

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

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.

FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

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BENEFITS

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways 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.