Social Worker

Good Samaritan Society; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,959,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health—Bismarck Clinic in Bismarck, ND—is seeking a Social Worker to provide counseling and supportive services, coordinating care with families and healthcare teams. You will respond to abuse concerns, develop plans, and connect patients with social resources to improve functioning and well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, state licensure, and may require BLS certification within six weeks of employment. Licensure varies by state based on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment may be required.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice.
• Licensure in North Dakota (LBSW) or other state credential as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assist patients/families with social, emotional and economical concerns.
• Coordinate healthcare programs among patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect or violence per NASW Code and state laws.
• Participate in care conferences and rounding, advocating for patients/families.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Bismarck Clinic

Location: Bismarck, ND

Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Job Summary

Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.

Responds 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. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required.
• If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice.

Licensure Requirements

• In Iowa: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
• In Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue
• In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
• In South Dakota: Social Worker license (SW)
• In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Social Work Certification or Social Work Training Certificate within two years of hire date, resulting in obtaining your WI State Social Work license
• In Michigan: Certified Social Worker (CSW)
• GSS locations: Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0267637
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No