Senior Social Worker | Dialysis
About The Position
This position demonstrates the ability to apply the knowledge and skills of advanced social work practice, responding 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. The role possesses an expert level of critical thinking and in-depth psychosocial assessments, exhibiting the ability to apply complex concepts to situations. If carrying the correct licensure, may diagnose patients/clients/residents and may provide specialized counseling and support. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economic concerns of the patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Utilizes appropriate age-related patient/client/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient/client/resident. May work closely with additional clinical staff to achieve fiscally sound and timely continued planning outcomes. Possesses advanced knowledge of the principles of teamwork and understands the impact of illness on the patient/client/resident and families/caregivers. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of problems commonly occurring with an illness and may provide brief therapy as appropriate. Possesses the ability to work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
- Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In North Dakota, must have one of the following: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Advanced knowledge of the principles of teamwork.
- Ability to work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond 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.
- Perform in-depth psychosocial assessments with expert critical thinking.
- Apply complex concepts to situations.
- Diagnose patients/clients/residents (if licensed).
- Provide specialized counseling and support (if licensed).
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assist with social, emotional, and economic concerns of patients/clients/residents and their families/caregivers.
- Utilize appropriate age-related patient/client/resident care protocols for physical and psychological needs.
- Work closely with additional clinical staff to achieve fiscally sound and timely continued planning outcomes.
- Demonstrate knowledge and clinical experience in the psychosocial and economic management of illness-related problems.
- Provide brief therapy as appropriate.
- Work with growth and development needs of patient/client/resident populations.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $27.50 - $41.50
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Career Level
Senior
