Social Worker, Hospice

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 3,513,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide crisis intervention, coordinate social services, and assist patients and families with healthcare decisions in homecare settings.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, understanding patient needs, and connecting families with resources and support services across the Sanford Health system.

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 within six weeks of employment.
• May require multi-state licensure privilege.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding medical implications.
• Coordinates healthcare programs among patients and families with psychosocial teams.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.
• Responds to abuse, neglect or violence per ethics policies and state laws.
• Develops care plans by obtaining resources from social/human services agencies.
• Provides referrals and education regarding programs and services available.
• Engages with healthcare teams and demonstrates professional care conference participation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00 Union Position: No

Our department is unique in the healthcare landscape—we have the privilege of providing care and support directly in our clients’ homes, where they feel most comfortable and secure. This setting allows us to build meaningful, lasting relationships not only with our clients but also with their families. It’s more than care; it’s connection, compassion, and community. We’re proud of our amazing team and are looking to welcome individuals who share our passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.

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.

Job Description

• 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 Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• 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].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.