Social Worker - Behavioral Health & Emergency Services
About The Position
The Social Worker position is primarily dedicated to Behavioral Health Services, approximately 62 hours per two-week period, with the remaining 10 hours supporting the Emergency Services department. The role assesses patients’ psychosocial, support, and discharge-planning needs; coordinates care transitions; and provides counseling, education, and support to patients and families. The social worker also assists with advance directives and advocacy, collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams, maintains medical-record documentation, and connects patients with community services. The position responds to trauma and emergency situations requiring social work intervention and completes related court orders, reports, and follow-up. Additional activities may include community outreach, student education, and social work internships. The position is based at Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa. Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital in northwest Iowa with more than 500 employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; employment offers are exclusively with Spencer Hospital, though the organizations collaborate to serve their communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate flexibility and personal integrity.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and community resources.
Nice To Haves
- BSW or MSW preferred.
- Iowa Social Work license preferred but not required.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial, support, and discharge-planning needs.
- Coordinate discharge plans, patient placements, and transitions of care.
- Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and families regarding treatment recommendations and care transitions.
- Assist with advance directives and other patient advocacy needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and resource planning.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
- Serve as a resource regarding community services and support programs.
- Respond to trauma cases and emergency situations requiring social work intervention.
- Complete court orders, reports, follow-up activities, and other required documentation.
- Participate in community outreach, student education, and social work internships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits.
- Pleasant work environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
