Social Worker | Hospice

Good Samaritan Society; Mandan (ND); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Mandan, ND seeks a social worker to join the care coordination team, providing counseling and support for patients and families. You will coordinate social and economic resources, participate in care conferences, and advocate for patients within interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, community referrals, and maintaining professional standards in a hospital setting. Requires ND LBSW licensure and a Bachelor’s in Social Work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan programs to assist patients/clients/residents and families in social, emotional, and economical concerns.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families during medical situations.
• Collaborate with psychosocial and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Location

• Facility: North Mandan Clinic
• Location: Mandan, ND
• Address: 910 18th St NW, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $26.00 - $38.50

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.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
• In North Dakota:
• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

Benefits

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 .

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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.

Job Details

• Req Number: R-0276517
• Job Function: Care Coordination
• Featured: No