Social Worker I

IHA; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a licensed social worker to provide patient-centered social work services in a hospital setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing intervention plans, and coordinating referrals and community resources to support discharge planning.

Responsibilities include documenting assessments, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with medical teams while upholding policies and ethical standards. A master’s degree in social work and active licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work with clinical practice specialization preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Independent Social Worker licensure preferred in IA/IL.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional responsibility in the role of Social Worker.
• Complies with personnel policies and hospital safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality with patients, families, personnel and the public.
• Gathers timely assessment information on home environment, support systems, coping skills, stressors, strengths, grief/loss, illness adjustment, needs, and goals.
• Develops and carries out intervention plans and makes appropriate referrals.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data in medical records per Social Services and Continuum of Care forms, including goals, options, referrals, and outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources, financial assistance programs, Advance Directives, guardianship/mental health processes, Medicaid/Medicare.
• Takes initiative in gathering resource information.

Education

Master’s degree in social work with clinical practice specialization

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / Independent Social Worker (ISW) license preferred in IA/IL

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates professional responsibility in the role of Social Worker.
• Complies with personnel policies and hospital safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, personnel and the public.
• Demonstrates ability to gather timely assessment information including components of home environment situation, support systems, coping skills/stressors, strengths, grief/loss issues, adjustment to illness, identified needs, and goals.
• Develops and carries-out intervention plan and make appropriate referrals.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data utilizing Social Services documents and Continuum of Care form in medical record, which includes assessment, goals, interventions, options provided to pt/family, and referrals/outcome.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources, financial assistance programs, Advance Directive laws and process, guardianship/Mental Health commitment process, Medicaid/Medicare programs.
• Takes initiative in gathering resource information

Mini Mum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Social Worker or Independent Social Worker through Iowa Dept. of Public Health and the State of Illinois preferred.
• Must possess a master’s degree from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education which included specialization in clinical practice preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required. One to two years of social work experience in a health-care related setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and people skills required.
• Acute observation skills necessary. Excellent communication, diplomacy and people skills required.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.