Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: 6/30/2026

Agency Information:

Osawatomie State Hospital About the Position Who can apply:

Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-time Regular/Temporary:

Temporary Work Schedule:

M-F, 8:00 AM

• 4:30 PM, could vary.

Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

No Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes Search Keywords:

Social Work, Social Worker, Discharge planning

Compensation:

$25.30

• $29.

73 TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position is located at Adair Acute Care at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion. The Social Worker Specialist position is an integral and critical part of the treatment and discharge plan for the patients at Osawatomie State Hospital. Discharge planning begins at day one of hospitalization with the patient's goal being priority. The Social Worker Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting information in the Social Service Assessment and Discharge plan. This plan details the decisions for the specific discharge plans. Additionally, social workers collaborate with community providers and the patient's significant others to locate resources for discharge. Social workers are the primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally. Social Workers coordinate placement of patient to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety. This incumbent works independently in this position, making many decisions on his/her own. The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress. Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary:

The Social Worker Specialist position is an integral and critical part of the treatment and discharge plan for the patients at Osawatomie State Hospital. Discharge planning begins at day one of hospitalization with the patient's goal being priority. The Social Worker Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting information in the Social Service Assessment and Discharge plan. This plan details the decisions for the specific discharge plans. Additionally, social workers collaborate with community providers and the patient's significant others to locate resources for discharge. Social workers are the primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally. Social Workers coordinate placement of patients to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety. This incumbent works independently in this position, making many decisions on his/her own. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates placement of patients to ensure they are being released to the least restrictive environment possible without endangering safety. Consults with the treatment team, mental health liaisons, the patient, and involved family members to help determine needs priorities. Writes or dictates progress notes in order to document progress made toward placement of patients. Provides input during treatment team meetings. Ensures that needs and resources are accurately identified and addressed in treatment planning and discharge planning.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :

Must possess a license or temporary license to practice as a Licensed Bachelors Level Social Worker (LBSW) in the state of kansas and must maintain this license throughout their employment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience working with individuals who have psychiatric diagnosis.

Recruiter Contact Information Email :

OSH.HR@ks.gov

Phone :

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Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Work Location:

In person