Social Worker-Social Services-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Hospital Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide crisis intervention, educate on directives, assist with transitions, and connect patients with community resources.

The role requires a BSW (MSW preferred), licensure within 1 year, and travel as needed. Two openings available with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., on-site at UPH facilities.

Qualifications

• BSW degree from an accredited school of social work.
• MSW degree in Social Work preferred.
• One year clinical experience in health care preferred.
• Valid licensure (LBSW, LMSW, LISW or similar) within 1 year of hire.
• Complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter course completion as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments to identify priority needs, strengths, and barriers to care.
• Provides crisis intervention and support to patients and families.
• Educates patients and families about Advanced Directives and facilitates care planning conversations.
• Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with community services for continuity of care.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer to health and social services.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the EHR according to standards.
• Mentors new employees and social work interns as requested.

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference as a Hospital Social Worker

Are you a compassionate Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families? Join our interdisciplinary care team and use your expertise to help patients navigate the healthcare system, address barriers to care, and connect with the resources and support they need.

We currently have TWO openings available!

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:

Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs, strengths, patient preferences and barriers to care.

Provides immediate crisis intervention and support to patients/families to enhance their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.

Educates patient/family regarding Advanced Directives and facilitates/documents advanced care planning conversations with patients/surrogate decision makers including First Steps and IPOST/IPOLST.

Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support.

Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH, community services, and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.

Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.

Documents assessments, interventions, and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standards.

Education and Advocacy:

Serves as a patient/family advocate in support of patient confidentiality, informed consent, patient autonomy, and self-determination.

Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse, neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and/or guides others in the process as mandated.

Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.

Supports culturally competent services and assists with arranging interpreter services as needed.

Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for.

Provides information and education to physician and other team members in understanding the psychosocial implications of illness and disease progression for the patient/family.

Participates in mentoring new employees and/or supervising social work interns as requested.

Care Coordination/Transition Support:

Identifies patient transitional needs by assessing psychosocial, environmental, financial and cultural strengths and barriers.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients/families to health and social services, health insurance, public assistance and other resources to meet patient identified needs.

Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patient-centered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers.

Contributes to the comprehensive, longitudinal plan of care based on patient-centric goals and coping strategies.

Facilitates and/or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care.

Facilitates patient/family meetings to enhance family support of the patient’s care.

Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education:

BSW degree Required in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

MSW degree in Social Work Preffered.

Experience:

Prefer one year clinical experience in health care.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid LBSW, LMSW, LISW, or similar licensure must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire.

Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.

Other:

Work may require travel to other UPH facilities or patient homes. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.