Licensed Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health • Bismarck, ND

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments. Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities. The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (SWORKER:ND)

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Proactively assess, develop, and implement comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete psychosocial assessments, interview patients, relatives, friends or significant others to obtain information about the patient’s personal, social and emotional history.
• Provide therapeutic care to patients to assist them in accomplishing treatment goals using interventions and techniques that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient.
• Deliver patient-centered care by assessing the unique needs of diverse populations—including those with physical, mental, or chronic illnesses—and facilitating safe, continuous transitions from admission through discharge.
• Identify and manage social determinants of health (e.g., housing, food, transportation) and handle sensitive escalations, such as abuse, neglect, substance use, and psychiatric crises, through timely screening and referrals.
• Provide ongoing support and education to patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding health management, community resources, and the navigation of social services.
• Lead and participate in patient/family care conferences to ensure seamless communication, identify appropriate decision-makers, and coordinate care plans across the clinical team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and insurance programs (Medicare/Medicaid/SSI), building partnerships to support life-care planning and effective transitions to post-acute or hospice care.
• Ensure thorough, timely documentation and adhere to all federal, state, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission) to optimize patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and meet organizational financial goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level