Social Worker

Great Falls Clinic; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, MT, seeks a Social Worker to support patients and families facing cancer and chronic disease. You will provide counseling, share information on community services, assist with financial needs, and deliver education and resources on treatment options.

As liaison between patients, families and clinical staff, you will collaborate with the oncology team under the Director of Oncology Services, with supervision from the Social Work Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• Master's degree in Social Work is preferred.
• Experience working with cancer patients or other critical care areas is preferred but not required.
• Current Montana License, eligibility for licensure, or working hours toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and information to patients and families.
• Assist with access to community support and financial needs.
• Deliver education and resources on cancer and chronic disease treatment.
• Serve as liaison between patient/family and medical staff, community agencies and other departments.

Skills

Social work principles

DSM IV-R

Information/referral systems

Assessment counseling

Time management

Oral written communication

Community resource building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Great Falls (Hospital)
3010 15th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405, USA

Great Falls (Hospital)
3010 15th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405, USA

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position functions to provide support to patients and family members in the form of counseling, information on access to community support, assistance with financial needs, and providing education/resources on cancer and other chronic disease treatment/s. The social worker serves as the liaison between patient/family and medical/clinical staff, community agencies and other departments within Great Falls Clinic. Receives direction from: Director of Oncology Services. Direct job supervision from Social Work Coordinator.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, required.
• Master's degree in Social Work, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Background in working with cancer patients, or other type of critical care area, preferred but not required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Montana License, eligibility for licensure, or working on hours for licensure

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including current standards within the field.
• Ability to use a variety of diagnostic tools and techniques including DSM IV-R.
• Knowledge of the development and maintenance of information/referral systems.
• Must possess skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and case management.
• Skilled in building and maintaining community resource database by establishing effective liaisons with key sources of assistance for patients and families.
• Excellent in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective in time management.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Experience

Preferred

Background in working with cancer patients, or other type of critical care area, preferred but not required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Social Worker

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