Social Worker

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

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. This role provides supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker assists with social, emotional, and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and their families/caregivers to help them achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. The Social Worker provides crisis intervention, assists families in understanding medical situations, and coordinates healthcare programs among various stakeholders. They demonstrate knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages, respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence in accordance with ethical codes and state laws, and develop appropriate plans of care by utilizing resources from social, health, and human services agencies. The role involves providing referrals, current information, and education regarding available programs and services. Commitment to the organization is shown through effective time utilization, participation in special projects, and flexibility. Professionalism is demonstrated by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate, and exhibiting independent judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for establishing rapport with patients, families, communities, and healthcare teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited curriculum required.
Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice: In South Dakota: Social Worker license (SW)

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Actively participates with the healthcare teams.