OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW). This full-time position pays $32.60 an hour and is located in Larned, KS.
This role supports the Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP), whose mission is to promote community safety while fostering the welfare and reintegration of program residents into a safe and stable environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Collect, evaluate, and document social history and assessment information.
- Gather information from multiple sources to complete psychosocial assessments using approved social work methods.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary Treatment Team to assess new admissions and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
- Complete detailed progress notes documenting treatment progress, resident response, and family involvement.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of individualized treatment plans.
- Communicate with attorneys and coordinate legal-related meetings.
- Schedule and facilitate family visits via virtual platforms such as Zoom.
- Conduct outreach and placement calls for individuals transitioning outside of the facility.
- Assist residents with obtaining identification documents, Social Security cards, and other essential resources.
- Coordinate meetings and maintain consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
- Demonstrates confidence in decision-making while remaining open to feedback and continued learning.
Education and Experience:
- Licensed Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) or temporary license (LBSW-T), required at time of appointment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain licensure through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.
- Preferred: Two (2) years of experience providing mental health services.
- Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Additional Requirements:
- CPI Certification within one month of employment and must be maintained (training provided).
- Some positions may require passing a drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; however, some flexibility may be required.
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
- You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
- You like to make your employer look good.
- You find solutions, where others only see problems.
- You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
- You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
- You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
The benefits of working for ATHENA include:
- Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account
- Pet insurance.
- 401k with a generous employer match.
- ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
- Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
- Sick leave varies– be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Pay: $32.60 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Licensed Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) or temporary license (LBSW-T)?
Work Location: In person
