Social Worker (BSW) | Long Term Care

Avera Health; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer matching retirement plan (up 

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Marshall Hospital is seeking a social worker to provide medical social casework across age ranges, from newborns to geriatrics. The role focuses on psychosocial/continuum-of-care needs, with duties in consultation, education, policy planning, and liaison with community resources.

You will interview patients and families, develop therapy plans, and help them understand and follow medical recommendations. Collaboration with the care team is essential for coordinated services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work required.
• Active license in the state of practice.
• 1–3 years healthcare social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and families to assess home environment and health history.
• Plan psychosocial care and advocate for resources in the care plan.
• Educate patients and families on advance directives and care options.
• Coordinate transportation and durable medical equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and work with the care team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Social Work License

Job description

Location:Avera Marshall HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$25.50 - $38.25Position HighlightsStudent Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for providing medical social casework to a wide array of patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The main focus of the Social Worker is to assist in meeting the psychosocial/continuum of care needs of the patient and family to ensure optimum functioning. In addition to direct care services, the Social Worker shall have duties of consultation, education, policy and program planning, performance improvement tasks, advocacy and liaison with the community. Each social worker has a \"home\" department(s) they primarily work out of but will also be cross-trained to other areas to assist colleagues as needed.What you will doInterviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, family systems, health history, and the patient’s personality traits.Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available social service programs, financial counseling, and plan a pertinent therapy program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient.Assists patients and families to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations with emphasis on assisting patients to be compliant with clinical care plan.Performs a variety of services such as advising on social problems, arranging for transportation to clinic appointments and treatments as appropriate, arranging for durable medical equipment as appropriate, and alleviation of patient/family anxieties and fears.Utilizes resources to assist patient to resume life in the community while learning to live with a chronic illness.Prepares and updates records for each patient; prepare required documentation of each case; maintain records and reports as required.Serves as the social work representative on multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.Works collaboratively with clinical coordinators, physicians, and other members of the care team in providing coordinated services, which facilitates continuity of care for the patient.Provides education to families regarding advance directives and assists patients and families with questions regarding advance directives for healthcare.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor's in Social WorkSocial Worker - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Healthcare social work experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].