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Community Healthcare System

Social Worker Lead

KS · On-site

Identify community mental health needs and assist in program development. IV. Mental Health Task ... Home Health Social Services * Rural Clinic Social Services I. Long-Term Care Social Services ...

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Good Shepherd Hospice

Social Worker

Salina, KS

Utilizes all available resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist the patient and ... Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team and actively participates in the development ...

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Prairie Winds Hospice

SOCIAL WORKER

Shawnee, KS

$60K - $80K/yr

... and community members as requested. · Assist in the development of support groups and other ... the Social Worker in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house, or ...

LMH Health

Social Worker - PRN

Lawrence, KS · On-site

... community * Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education * Professional development and ... JOB SUMMARY The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services, including patient/family ...

LMH Health

Social Worker LMSW

Lawrence, KS

... community * Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education * Professional development and ... JOB SUMMARY The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services, including patient/family ...

LMH Health

Social Worker - PRN

Lawrence, KS · On-site

... community * Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education * Professional development and ... JOB SUMMARY The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services, including patient/family ...

LMH Health

Social Worker LMSW

Lawrence, KS · On-site

... community * Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education * Professional development and ... JOB SUMMARY The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial services, including patient/family ...

Yugo

Community Assistant

Manhattan, KS

$10/hr

... career development opportunity that goes far beyond just another part-time job. The CA plays a ... With duties including outreach marketing, social media strategy, delivering tours, fielding digital ...

Panera Bread

Social Media Manager

Newton, KS

... community, and bring our brand to life in real time. As Social Media Manager , you will play a ... Oversee the development of a social media content calendar that balances daily engagement with ...

Campus Advantage

Community Assistant

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$10/hr

... career development opportunity that goes far beyond just another part-time job. The CA plays a ... With duties including outreach marketing, social media strategy, delivering tours, fielding digital ...

Yugo

Community Assistant

Manhattan, KS

$10/hr

... career development opportunity that goes far beyond just another part-time job. The CA plays a ... With duties including outreach marketing, social media strategy, delivering tours, fielding digital ...

Centricity Research

Community Assistant

Manhattan, KS

$10/hr

... career development opportunity that goes far beyond just another part-time job. The CA plays a ... With duties including outreach marketing, social media strategy, delivering tours, fielding digital ...

Centricity Research

Community Assistant

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$10/hr

... career development opportunity that goes far beyond just another part-time job. The CA plays a ... With duties including outreach marketing, social media strategy, delivering tours, fielding digital ...

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What is the difference between Community Social Development vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Social DevelopmentCommunity Outreach Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in social work, sociology, or related fieldBachelor's degree often preferred; experience in community engagement
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government agencies, community programsNonprofits, government, educational institutions
Primary FocusDeveloping programs to improve community well-being and social servicesEngaging community members, promoting programs, building relationships
Common TasksProgram planning, policy development, community needs assessmentEvent organization, outreach activities, communication with stakeholders

Community Social Development focuses on creating and implementing programs to enhance community welfare, often involving policy and program development. In contrast, Community Outreach Coordinators primarily engage with community members to promote existing programs and foster relationships. Both roles work within similar environments and require related skills, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Social Worker Lead

Community Healthcare System

On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Description
I. System-Wide Social Services Leadership & Oversight
  • Provide administrative and clinical oversight of all CHCS social services programs.
  • Develop, implement, and update social services policies and procedures in alignment with CMS Conditions of Participation, Kansas regulations, and critical access hospital standards.
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • CMS Long-Term Care regulations
    • F-tags related to behavioral health and psychosocial well-being (including F699, F741)
    • PASARR requirements
    • Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R. 28-39-153)
  • Monitor staffing ratios to ensure compliance with required social services hours per resident day.
  • Conduct internal audits of documentation, care plans, MDS sections, and trauma-informed assessments.
  • Provide monthly documented chart reviews for long-term care residents to demonstrate licensed social worker oversight.
  • Ensure quarterly and annual psychosocial assessments are completed per regulatory standards.
  • Provide written supervisory summaries documenting:
    • Length of supervision sessions (minimum 4 hours/month per supervisee)
    • Client types and case themes discussed
    • Goals and objectives of supervision
  • Maintain required written supervision agreements with non-licensed social service providers.
  • Budgetary preparation annually with Director insight.
  • Growth and development of social services and behavioral health services.

II. Behavioral Health Program (Clinical Services)
  • Provide outpatient mental health counseling services.
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and/or group therapy.
  • Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention.
  • Maintain compliant documentation of all behavioral health encounters.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers within rural health clinics.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of counseling programs and outcomes.
  • Assist in developing and expanding integrated behavioral health services.

III. Mental Health First Aid & Community Outreach
  • Serve as CHCS lead for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) programming.
  • Provide or coordinate MHFA training for:
    • CHCS staff
    • Schools
    • Community partners
  • Develop partnerships with local school districts and community organizations.
  • Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and service agreements.
  • Provide educational presentations on:
    • Suicide prevention.
    • Trauma-informed care.
    • Behavioral health awareness.
  • Identify community mental health needs and assist in program development.

IV. Mental Health Task Force Leadership
  • Co-chair the CHCS Mental Health Task Force alongside the Director of Ancillary Services.
  • Facilitate meetings and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Develop system-wide behavioral health improvement goals.
  • Track progress and quality metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to address behavioral health needs.

V. Quality Improvement & Program Development
  • Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze psychosocial and behavioral health trends.
  • Develop new service lines or program enhancements.
  • Ensure services align with CHCS mission and rural health needs.
  • Provide staff education on:
    • Trauma-informed care
    • Dementia care best practices
    • Non-pharmacological behavioral interventions
    • Documentation compliance

Care Coordination and Oversight:
  • Long Term Care Social Services
  • Hospital-Acute/Emergency/Swing Bed- Social Services
  • Home Health Social Services
  • Rural Clinic Social Services

I. Long-Term Care Social Services Oversight (CMS Compliance)
Serve as Licensed Social Worker providing required supervision of Social Services Designee(s) to ensure the following criteria are being met:
  • Review Social History Assessments upon admission.
  • Ensure quarterly psychosocial assessments are completed during MDS review.
  • Oversee trauma-informed care assessments at admission and as indicated.
  • Audit:
    • Care plans for behavioral and psychosocial needs.
    • Non-pharmacological interventions.
    • Documentation of resident mood, behavior, and cognitive changes.
    • Discharge planning documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with dementia care pathways and person-centered practices.
  • Evaluate documentation of:
    • Cultural preferences.
    • Trauma triggers.
    • Behavioral interventions.
    • Effectiveness monitoring of interventions.
  • Participate in survey preparedness and serve as social services representative during surveys.

II. Acute Care, Emergency, Swing Bed
Serve as Licensed Social Worker providing required supervision of Social Services to ensure the following criteria are met:
  • Provide psychosocial assessments for hospitalized and swing bed patients.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
  • Assist patients with:
    • Advanced directives.
    • Financial assistance.
    • Insurance eligibility.
    • Community resource linkage
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Document interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

III. Home Health Social Services
Serve as Licensed Social Worker providing required supervision of Social Services to ensure the following criteria are met:
  • Provide psychosocial assessment to evaluate a patient's living situation, mental health, and ability to care for themselves to spot non-medical barriers to their recovery.
  • Collaborate with Home Health to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provide resource navigation to connect patients and caregivers to essential services like financial assistance, Meals on Wheels, long-term care planning, and transportation.
  • Assisting patients and their families in coping with stress, grief, and lifestyle changes associated with chronic illness, aging, or terminal diagnoses.
  • Advocacy & Education: Helping patients navigate complex health insurance systems, completing advance directives (e.g., living wills), and ensuring patient rights are protected.
  • Care Coordination: Collaborating with nurses, physical therapists, and physicians to develop personalized discharge and home safety plans.

IV. Rural Health Clinics
  • Provide psychosocial assessment to evaluate a patient's living situation, mental health, and ability to care for themselves to spot non-medical barriers to their recovery.
  • Provide resource navigation to connect patients and caregivers to essential services like financial assistance, Meals on Wheels, long-term care planning, and transportation.
  • Advocacy & Education: Helping patients navigate complex health insurance systems, completing advance directives (e.g., living wills), and ensuring patient rights are protected.

COMPETENCIES
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Leadership & Strategic Thinking
  • Regulatory Knowledge (CMS & Kansas LTC)
  • Accountability
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • Program Development
  • Crisis Intervention

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Standing/Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 20 lbs: Frequently
  • Travel between sites: Required

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Hospital inpatient units
  • Long-term care facility
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Community settings (schools, partner organizations)
  • Office environment

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • Minimum: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Licensure
  • Current Kansas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in healthcare social work.
  • Long-term care experience strongly preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Behavioral health counseling experience required.

Certifications (Preferred)
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor (or willingness to obtain).
  • Trauma-informed care training.

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