Social Worker

Jobtailor; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated social worker in Minnesota to provide psychosocial support to patients and families facing chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. You will educate families, counsel patients, and refer to additional services as part of a collaborative care team.

The role involves high risk screening, transitioning planning, and advocacy within the healthcare system, using EMR to document progress and communicate care plans. A valid MN/WI license and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker − MN Board of Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker − WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely).
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in Home Care, Palliative Care Community, Senior Care and System ACT
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• 2+ years social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families coping with illness.
• Advise family caregivers, provide patient education and counseling, and make referrals for other services.
• Coordinate care transitions with patients, families, health care team and community providers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Utilize electronic medical records to document progress and communicate care plans.
• Advocate for patient rights and assist with access to protective services as needed.
• Report suspected abuse per legal requirements.

Skills

Psychosocial Support

Patient Education

Counseling

Intervention Planning

High Risk Screening

Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment

Transition Planning

Documentation in EMR

Advocacy for Patient Rights

Payer Networks Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker - MN

Licensed Social Worker - WI

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

• Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.


• Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services.


• May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.


• Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning.


• Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals.


• Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care.


• Provides support and counseling to patients and families.


• Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs.


• Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers.


• Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan.


• Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward.


• Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan.


• Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions.


• Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services.


• Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work


• Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required


• Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required (if working in Wisconsin or interacting with Wisconsin patients remotely)


• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in for Home Care, Palliative Care Community, Senior Care and System ACT


• Experience in an acute care setting


• 2+ years social work experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessment and intervention planning, providing comprehensive support to patients and families coping with health challenges. Proficient in coordinating care transitions and advocating for patient rights while maintaining knowledge of healthcare systems and resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Social Worker - MN


• Licensed Social Worker - WI


• Psychosocial Assessment


• Care Coordination


• Acute Care Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Psychosocial Support


• Patient Education


• Counseling


• Intervention Planning


• High Risk Screening


• Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment


• Transition Planning


• Documentation in Electronic Medical Record


• Advocacy for Patient Rights


• Knowledge of Government and Private Payer Networks

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Empathy


• Problem-Solving


• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work


• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Chronic Illness


• Acute Illness


• Terminal Illness


• Social Work Services


• Healthcare Access


• Patient Rights


• Protective Services