Social Worker - Full time

Good Samaritan; Westbrook (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Westbrook, MN, is hiring for a Care Coordinator to provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating care and providing crisis intervention while demonstrating professionalism and critical thinking skills.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills. Good Samaritan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Coordinates healthcare programs among patients and psychosocial teams.
• Responds to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence.

Skills

Social Work knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Facility: GSS MN Westbrook Center

Location: Westbrook, MN

Address: 149 1st Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour

Job Summary

Provides supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional, and economic 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 applicable state laws. Develops an 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 rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers, and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgment. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department, may provide social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.
• If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statute.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.
• May be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
• Iowa: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
• Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statute
• North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
• South Dakota: Social Worker license (SW)
• GSS locations: Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by state social work licensing board.

Benefits

Good Samaritan 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, see https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan 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].

Good Samaritan 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-0264771
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No