Social Worker, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Hillsboro, ND seeks a PRN LSW consultant to provide social work services within an interdisciplinary team. You will assist patients and families with social, emotional and economical concerns to promote optimal functioning.

The role involves crisis intervention, coordination of healthcare programs, and referrals, with licensure requirements and potential BLS certification as needed. Email [e-mail] for inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
• Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification may be required within six weeks of employment.
• Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention and explains medical implications to families.
• Coordinates healthcare programs among patients, families and teams.
• Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence per ethics and state laws.
• Develops care plans by obtaining resources from social, health and human services agencies.
• Provides referrals and education regarding programs and services.
• Demonstrates professionalism and advocacy in care conferences and rounding.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

PRN LSW consultant

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.
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.
• 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 statue.
• 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 Iowa: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
• In Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue
• In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
• In 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.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].