Assoc. Professor - Social Work jobs in Wichita, KS

Compensation

$34.42/hour

NEW PAY INCENTIVE! We currently have an additional $4/hour pay incentive approved for this position for the remainder of the fiscal year!

Position Summary:

This is an unclassified position directing the department of Social Services for the Psychiatric Services Program (PSP). The Social Worker in this position will supervise the Social Workers and Social Work students on PSP, work alongside the Clinical Director to implement processes and procedures that are consistent with Larned State Hospital, The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agencies. The individual in this position will also serve as a resource and provide communication to mental health centers regarding discharge planning. This position also includes attendance and participation in leadership committees and meetings.

Key Tasks/Duties:

Administrative

• Documents/updates written statements of philosophy, mission, standards of care, practice and performance with related desired outcomes, consistent with standards of profession and mission of LSH programs.
• Documents/updates the quality improvement program to achieve continuing improvement and delivery of professional services.
• Documents/updates professional policies and procedures and implements a plan to accomplish professional goals.

Leadership

• Ensures the department participates and collaborates in LSH management and community and state mental health programs.
• Services on various groups or committees such as: Clinical Executive Committee, Utilization Review, Ethics Committee, and LSH Leadership.
• Assists in supporting staff through active availability and contact with supervisees and other team members.

Supervision

• Designs and implements a system of supervision so that performance of all department social workers are evaluated according to the Employee Performance Evaluation procedures of KDADS.
• Maintains awareness of current policy and procedures to aid in oversight and providing direction to staff.
• Ensures profession, high quality, and quantitatively adequate services are being provided.
• Initiates and carries out feedback, counseling memos, and/or disciplinary actions that may be related to problems with fulfilling position expectations.
• Maintains all professional materials and guidelines to ensure fair and equitable treatment which is consistent with standards and hospital program needs.
• Conducts Social Services Department meetings.
• Recruits and hires Social Services staff to meet staffing requirements.
• Coordinates with Social Workers to discuss difficult cases, providing clear leadership within purview.

Coordinates Delivery of Social Services for Psychiatric Services Program

• Provides for coverage of individual units when need arises.
• Works cooperatively in multi-disciplinary team meetings to assess patient’s treatment progress and identify ongoing treatment needs.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of standard Social Services tasks including: Biopsychosocial assessments, discharge planning, safety and wellness plan, and patient education.
• Serves as liaison for the Social Services Department with executive committees within the hospital.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must be Licensed Master's Level Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in the state of Kansas?

Ability to Relocate:

• Larned, KS 67550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person