Senior Social Worker, Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled social worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying advanced social work practices to support patients and their families through challenging times. You will utilize your expertise in psychosocial assessments and counseling to help individuals navigate their emotional and economic concerns. With a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Expert level of critical thinking and psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to apply complex concepts to patient situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with social, emotional, and economic concerns.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient care goals.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Psychosocial Assessments

Counseling

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Salary Range:

$24 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Displays ability to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced social work practice, responding to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws.

Job Description

Possesses an expert level of critical thinking and in-depth psychosocial assessments. Exhibits ability to apply complex concepts to situations. If carrying the correct licensure, may diagnose patients/clients/residents. May provide specialized counseling and support.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economic concerns of the patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related patient/client/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient/client/resident. May work closely with the additional clinical staff to achieve fiscally sound and timely continued planning outcomes. Possesses advanced knowledge of the principles of teamwork. Understands the impact of illness on the patient/client/resident and families/caregivers. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness and may provide brief therapy as appropriate. Possesses ability to work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. In Minnesota, must follow Minnesota State statute regarding social worker education.

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Must possess a license in good standing in the state(s) of practice: In Iowa, must have one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). In Minnesota, must have one of the following: Licensed Graduated Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statute. In North Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). In South Dakota, must have one of the following: Certified Social Worker (CSW), Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP).

Additional Information

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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