Social Worker
Responsibilities
- Functions as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
- Performs initial psychosocial assessment on every hospice patient to identify needs, determine the medium of service delivery, and complete follow through to ensure provision for social, emotional, and psychological needs of the patient and family.
- Provides psychosocial input into the development of the patient plan of care.
- Aids the team in understanding the significance of psychosocial factors on the overall health and well-being of the family unit facing serious illness.
- Aids with the emergency or direct placements to SNF/NF/AFL facilities as needed.
- Completes necessary forms and documentation regarding assessment and observations for inclusion into patient's medical record.
- Affords primary coordination and facilitation responsibility for grief support program and bereavement portion of hospice services:
- Promotes bereavement services.
- Is available for individual grief counseling.
- Assists family and/or significant others during time of admission, crisis, or discharge helping them to understand the changes that may occur within the family unit.
- Acts as a liaison and support person on behalf of the patient and/or family amid the hospice team and community resources and accesses those resources when necessary.
- Affords other duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree in social work
- 1+ year of experience
- Current LGSW, LISW, or LICSW in the State of Minnesota
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
- Ability to manage stress & emotional challenges
- Ability to act and make decisions independently based on the values of Olivia Hospital & Clinic
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
Requirements
Qualifications
About You
Master’s degree in social work
1+ year of experience
Current LGSW, LISW, or LICSW in the State of Minnesota
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
Ability to manage stress & emotional challenges
Ability to act and make decisions independently based on the values of Olivia Hospital & Clinic
Strong critical thinking skills
Effective communication skills
About Olivia Hospital & Clinic
Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of the HealthPartners system, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community. Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package and a state-of-the-art medical center.
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits
Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.