Social Worker (BSW) Behavioral Health

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health department in Hibbing, MN. The Social Worker supports health and wellness for patients on the inpatient Behavioral Health units. In collaboration with the treatment team, the Behavioral Health Social Worker supports the mental health and coordination needs of the inpatient mental health patients. The Social Worker is a key member of the care team, and works closely with patients/families, the treatment team, and community services to address patient mental health needs and resource needs. This position is full time, working 80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends. The unit has 34 beds between 2 units and a multidisciplinary care team including Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Unit Assistants, Social Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners. The patient population is adult (ages 18+). Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

B.S./B.A. in Social Work
Licensed Social Work Upon Hire
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 90 Days
BCS within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

M.A./M.S. in Social Work (MSW)
1 year Mental Health experience
1 year inpatient or medical experience

Responsibilities

Assesses patient situation and identifies patient care and discharge needs.
Develops and facilitates discharge plans.
Provides a range of generalist social work interventions to assist patients and families reach their goals.
Advocates for individual patients, families and patient groups from social work theory and practice perspectives.
Seeks to advance the field of social work and maintains professional standards and conduct.
Coordinate civil commitment process, Jarvis petitions and assist with long-term contract paperwork.