Social Worker - Mental Health
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Create Your Career With Us!Sanford Health is one of
the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in
the United States. We're proud to offer many development and
advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the
Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing
across our broad footprint. Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40. 00 Salary
Range: $21.50 - $34.50Job SummaryProvides 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. 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.QualificationsBachelor s degree in Social Work from an
accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009,
a bachelor s degree in Social Work or another related field was
acceptable.If working in Minnesota, other education accepted
according to and based upon Minnesota statue.Healthcare and/or
mental health hospital experience preferred.Depending on location,
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of
employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess
multi-state licensure privilege.Must possess a license in good
standing in state(s) of practice:In Iowa:Licensed Bachelor Social
Worker (LBSW)In Minnesota:Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other
allowed credential based on Minnesota statueIn North
Dakota:Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)In South
Dakota:Social Worker license (SW)GSS locations:Licensure or
certification as a social worker in the state where the location is
located, if required by State Social Work licensing
board.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package
for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on
eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement
plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package
to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .Sanford
is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual
with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for
help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or
send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Sanford Health has a
Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug
screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of
employment.Req Number: R-0138651 Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No
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