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Behavior Health Assessment Center Social Worker/Therapist

AdventHealth logoAdventHealth$26.66–$49.60/hrADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION (Merriam, KS)Full timePosted 2d ago
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About the job

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off from Day One
  • 403-B Retirement Plan
  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Well-being Resources
  • Mental Health Resources and Support
  • Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

9100 W 74TH ST

City

SHAWNEE MISSION

State

Kansas

Postal Code

66204

Job Description

  • Provides referrals for patients within the agency and community.
  • Works directly with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure collaborative and continuous care.
  • Identifies and intervenes for suspected abuse, including sensitivity to age-specific concerns.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing clinical input.
  • Formulates discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, the patient, and the family, ensuring outpatient appointments are scheduled upon inpatient discharge.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of the involuntary commitment process.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments to include risk assessment and establishes therapy treatment objectives.
  • Administers individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
  • Evaluates patient data; develops and implements treatment plans.
  • Documents therapy observations and maintains records, adhering to confidentiality protocols.
  • Evaluates patient progress and therapy intervention effectiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to gather individual patient assessment data, including individualized treatment plans, and referrals [Required]
  • Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operations, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately [Required]
  • Ability to master educational, counseling, and administrative principles, theories, techniques, and practices [Required]
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a dynamic treatment team member [Required]
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
  • Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
  • Suggest and participate in process improvement opportunities in the performance of duties [Required]

Education

  • Master's [Required]

Field of Study

  • in social work, psychology, or related field

Work Experience

  • 2+ relevant experience [Required]
  • 1+ experience in a healthcare setting [Preferred]

Additional Information

  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) [Required] OR Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$26.66 - $49.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

From AdventHealth's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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