**Your future role at a glance**

**Location:** Kyle, TX

**Facility:** Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays

**Department/Specialty:** ICU

**Schedule:** Days, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm l Full-time

**Life 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**

+ **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

+ **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

+ **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

+ **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

+ **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

+ **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

+ **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

_Benefit 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**

+ Lead comprehensive initial assessments for ICU admissions, identifying psychosocial factors that will influence the patient’s recovery and long-term care needs from day one.

+ Advocate for patients experiencing mental health crises by securing appropriate psychiatric placements and resources, ensuring their safety and specialized care during recovery.

+ Support families navigating the emotional weight of critical illness, providing expert guidance and crisis intervention to help them make informed decisions during high-stress transitions.

+ Collaborate with the ICU interdisciplinary team to determine the "next site of care," expertly coordinating transfers to rehabilitation, long-term acute care, or home to ensure clinical continuity.

+ Create a seamless discharge experience by resolving complex financial or social barriers, ensuring patients have the support systems required to prevent ICU readmission.

**What minimum requirements you’ll need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice 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:

+ Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work Experience:

+ 3 years of experience preferred.

**What additional preferences we're seeking**

+ Active State Licensure: You must hold a current, unrestricted license in Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) as required by state regulations.

+ Acute Care/ICU Experience: A proven track record of managing complex discharges and psychiatric placements within a high-acuity clinical setting.

**_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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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**_E-Verify statement_**

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.