Social Worker

Great Falls Hospital; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Falls Clinic Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families by counseling, guiding access to community resources, and assisting with financial needs within oncology and chronic disease treatment.

You will liaise between patients, families, medical staff and community agencies, providing education and referrals, while upholding professional standards and pre-employment screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• Master's degree in Social Work is preferred.
• Current Montana license, eligibility for licensure, or working on licensure.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients and families, provide information on community support and resources.
• Assist with financial needs and education on cancer and chronic diseases.
• Serve as liaison between patient/family and medical staff, and community agencies.

Skills

Social work principles

Diagnostic tools

Information/referral systems

Assessment

Diagnosis

Counseling

Case management

Community resources

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

DSM IV-R

Job description

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.

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.