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Social Worker - Full time

Sanford Health · Westbrook, MN · Today
On-siteOTHR$25–$38.5/hrFull-time

Facility: GSS MN Westbrook Ctr • Location: Westbrook, MN • Address: 149 1st Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183, USA

About the role

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, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assist with social, emotional, and economical concerns of patients/residents and families
  • Coordinate and plan programs to enable optimal level of functioning
  • Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding medical situations
  • Coordinate healthcare programs among patients, families, and healthcare teams
  • Respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence per NASW Code of Ethics and state laws
  • Develop care plans by obtaining resources from social, health, and human services agencies
  • Provide referrals, information, and education on available programs and services
  • Participate in care conferences and transitional rounding as an advocate
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Establish rapport with patients, families, communities, and healthcare teams
  • Actively participate with healthcare teams; may provide social services for donors and transplant recipients

Requirements

  • 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 Minnesota statute
  • Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment (depending on location)
  • Multi-state licensure privilege may be required depending on position

Qualifications

  • Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
    • Iowa: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
    • Minnesota: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statute
    • North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
    • 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

Schedule

  • Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
  • Full time
  • Weekly Hours: 40.00

Pay

Salary Range: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Work/life balance benefits
  • Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Department Details

  • Come join a rewarding and humbling team environment that cares about both residents and employees
  • Close team environment with a great culture
  • Small facility in a wonderful, supportive community

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