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Prepare examples of supporting families through cognitive decline, coordinating community resources, and partnering with clinical or research teams. Be ready to discuss boundaries, confidentiality, and how you handle complex psychosocial needs in a medical/research environment.
Strong fit if you are a licensed or license-eligible social worker drawn to Alzheimer’s/cognitive care, family support, and academic-medical settings, and you prefer on-site collaborative work over remote roles.
As a Social Worker in KUMC’s ADRC Cognitive Care Network, expect care coordination for people living with Alzheimer’s or related cognitive conditions: psychosocial assessment, family support, resource navigation, and research-aligned documentation. Days mix patient/family contact, multidisciplinary team huddles, and follow-up on referrals and community services. On-site work is indicated (not remote).
Prioritize dementia-informed psychosocial assessment, family systems work, care navigation, and clear documentation in multidisciplinary settings. No certification resources or costs were supplied for this enricher run.
No. The listing marks remote as off; expect on-site or local work with University of Kansas Medical Center.
The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Cognitive Care Network, focused on cognitive care and related support.
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University of Kansas Medical Center is hiring a Social Worker to support the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Cognitive Care Network. This full-time position, located in Kansas, welcomes a compassionate professional to serve as a Community Navigator, connecting patients, families, and healthcare providers with research opportunities and cognitive health resources. About the Role In this Social Worker position with the ADRC's Cognitive Care Network, you will play a vital role in bridging clinical care and research. You'll develop professional relationships with healthcare providers—including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical professionals—to advance our mission of supporting individuals with cognitive impairment and expanding knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. What You'll Do Build and maintain relationships with primary care and specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers Support patient recruitment and engagement in Alzheimer's disease research and care initiatives Connect individuals and families affected by cognitive impairment with appropriate resources and services Provide social work assessment and support within the research and clinical setting Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services Facilitate communication between patients, families, providers, and research staff Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with healthcare standards What We're Looking For Valid social work licensure or credentials as required by Kansas state regulations Experience in healthcare, gerontology, or clinical social work, or demonstrated commitment to working with older adults and cognitive health Strong relationship-building and communication skills across diverse settings and populations Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively Compassion for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their families Detail-oriented approach to documentation and record-keeping About University of Kansas Medical Center University of Kansas Medical Center is a premier academic medical center advancing patient care, education, and research. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center contributes to a national network of centers dedicated to understanding and combating Alzheimer's disease through research, clinical services, and community engagement. How to Apply Apply through this job listing to submit your resume and qualifications for the Social Worker position with the Cognitive Care Network at University of Kansas Medical Center.
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