Social Worker, Float
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Join a collaborative inpatient team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position is ideal for a new graduate or newer social worker eager to grow their skills in patient advocacy, discharge planning, crisis support, and interdisciplinary care. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required.
- Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.
- Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In North Dakota: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
- Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
