Social Worker, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Social Worker for long-term care (LTC). This PRN LSW consultant role provides supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker assists patients, clients, residents, and their families or caregivers with social, emotional, and economic concerns, coordinating and planning programs to help them achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning. Depending on the department, the role may provide social services to donors and transplant recipients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum; for hires before January 1, 2009, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field was accepted.
Must hold a social work license in good standing in the state or states of practice: Iowa—Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW); Minnesota—Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or another credential permitted under Minnesota statute; North Dakota—Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW); South Dakota—Social Worker license (SW). At GSS locations, social work licensure or certification is required if required by the state licensing board.
Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment.
Depending on position, multi-state licensure privilege may be required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and help families understand the implications and complexities of medical situations.
Coordinate healthcare programs among patients, clients, residents, families or caregivers, psychosocial and healthcare teams, and communities.
Respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence in accordance with National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics policies and procedures and applicable state laws.
Develop appropriate plans of care by obtaining resources from social, health, and human services agencies.
Provide referrals, current information, and education about available programs and services.
Use time effectively, participate in special projects and assignments, and demonstrate flexibility when necessary.
Participate in care conferences and transitional rounding and serve as an advocate.
Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Establish rapport and communicate with patients, clients, residents, families or caregivers, communities, and healthcare teams.
Exercise independent judgment and actively participate with healthcare teams.
Depending on the department, provide social services for donors and transplant recipients.