Social Worker | Adolescent PHP - Fargo, ND at Sanford Health

Wayne State University; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks a Social Worker for Adolescent PHP to provide counseling and supportive services through a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care with patients, families and caregivers to achieve optimal functioning and connect them with social, health, and community resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, ND LBSW license, and BLS certification within six weeks of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment may be required.
• Licensed in good standing in North Dakota as LBSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services and counseling for patients and families.
• Coordinate and plan healthcare programs and services.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect or violence per ethics and laws.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker | Adolescent PHP - Fargo, ND

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: 1711 University Building
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1711 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

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 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. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In North Dakota:

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

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-0256042
Job Function: Care Coordination