Social Worker

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation’s largest rural health system, seeks a Social Worker to provide supportive services and counseling for patients and families. You will join an interdisciplinary team to coordinate social, emotional, and economic aspects affecting patient functioning and plan needed resources.

The role involves crisis intervention, collaboration with healthcare teams, and advocacy for patients and caregivers, with licensure requirements depending on location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• Within 3 months, multi-state licensure privilege required.
• License in good standing in state(s) of practice: Minnesota LSW or related credential; North Dakota LBSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Coordinate and plan programs with patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers.
• Respond to crisis situations and assist in understanding medical implications.
• Coordinate healthcare programs across healthcare teams and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and participate in care conferences and transitional rounding.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

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.

Job Description

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.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Within 3 month, will be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
• In Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue
• In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

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

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