A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Social Worker NMC Health - 5.0 Newton, KS Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Utilization review Bachelor's degree in social work BLS Certification Bachelor's degree Utilization management Resource utilization in healthcare Full Job Description Are you looking to be part of a compassionate, patient-focused care team? At NMC Health, we're proud to set an award-winning standard for healthcare in the Wichita Metro Area. We are currently seeking a Social Worker Case Manager to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered case management services that support positive outcomes for patients, families, physicians, and staff. As a Social Worker Case Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating care and discharge planning by applying strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure patients receive appropriate care and resources while maintaining a professional standard in all case management activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating patient care and discharge planning to support optimal outcomes Collaborating with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams Communicating effectively with insurance providers and community resources Applying critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care management services Demonstrating strong organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills Maintaining professionalism while working independently and as part of a team
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Social Worker with Bachelors degree required
Experience:
Open to all new graduates Three to five years of hospital experience preferred Experience in case management or a related field preferred Experience in rehabilitation settings is a plus
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of care management, resource utilization, and utilization management required Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered service Licensure, registration or certification: Current licensure in the State of Kansas required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Specialty certification strongly encouraged within three years Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.
