Social Worker

Your future role at a glanceLocation: Tulsa, OKFacility: Ascension St. John Medical CenterDepartment/Speciality: Case ManagementSchedule:PRN, every other weekend, 8am-4:30pmLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) planWell-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you’ll make an impact in this role Reduce Readmissions & Ensure Safety:​​Oversee complex discharge plans, ensuring patients have crucial resources at home​,such as housing, follow-up care, and medications​.They tackle non-medical issues​ and address the root causes:referred to as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like food insecurity, housing instability, and financial challenges that affect patients' ability to heal and adhere to treatmentProvide Emotional Support:​ Deliver vital mental health counseling, offer crisis intervention, and connect patients to behavioral health services.​P​rovide advocacy &​resource​expertise:​ Serve as​astrong advocate​for patients and families, coordinating various community resources to improve the patient's overall well-being post-discharge.What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:One or more of the following required:Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Counselor credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Social Worker credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.Education:Master's degree in Social Work required.Work Experience:3 years of experience preferred.What additional preferences we're seeking LCSW or LMSW strongly preferredHospital Case Management experience strongly preferred 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 @ 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 Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Created: 2026-03-10