Social Worker - Full time

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.

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.

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 statute.
• 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 statute, In North Dakota Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW), In South Dakota Social Worker license (SW).

Benefits

• Good Samaritan 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.

Pay

$25.00 - $38.50

Schedule

Full time, 40.00 weekly hours

Department Details

Close team environment, Great culture, Small facility, Wonderful supportive community $25.00+ wage, based on experienceFull Time DaysCan be licensed Social Worker or a Social Worker Designee Apply today for more information!

Job Function

Care Coordination

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