Social Worker, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan Society; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 31,684 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Vermillion, SD is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the care coordination team. You will provide social work services, coordinate programs, and assist patients and families with social, emotional, and economic concerns within an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy, with licensure requirements aligned to state practice locations. BLS certification may be required within six weeks depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.
• If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to Minnesota statute.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services and counseling to patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and plan programs to support social, emotional, and economic needs; assist with crisis intervention.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence in line with NASW Code of Ethics and state laws and develop care plans.
• Assist with referrals and information about available programs; advocate and participate in care conferences.

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.

Facility: Vermillion Care Center
Location: Vermillion, SD
Address: 125 S Walker St, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

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. 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.

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.

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.

Req Number: R-0268357
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No