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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint
Overview
As a member of the interdisciplinary team Social Workers contribute professional and clinical knowledge and skills to support patient and family access to health care resources. In addition social workers provide assessment of psychosocial factors that influence a patients health with connection to community resources to alleviate barriers. Works in various areas of the hospital setting providing direct care and emotional support transition planning and facilitation and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Patient Care:
Performs psychosocial assessment of the patient to identify priority needs strengths patient preferences and barriers to care.
Provides immediate crisis intervention and support to patients/families to enhance their ability to cope with the impact of health conditions.
Educates patient/family regarding Advanced Directives and refers them to trained facilitators for conversations and completion of Advanced Care Planning documents with patients/surrogate decision makers including First Steps and IPOST/IPOLST.
Assesses grief issues and offers bereavement support.
Assists with planning for care transitions and collaborates with UPH community services and facilities to support patient safety and continuity of care.
Completes PASRR or other screening tools when appropriate for transition to another care provider.
Establish a psychosocial treatment plan for patients exhibiting complex emotional and behavioral problems. Works collaboratively with physicians and Behavioral Health professionals to support the patient and family through this acute episode of care and support them through transition.
Documents assessments interventions and referrals in the electronic health record according to documentation standard.
Education and Advocacy:
Serves as a patient/family advocate in support of patient confidentiality informed consent patient autonomy and selfdetermination.
Assesses patient safety to identify possible abuse neglect or other risks to safety. Collaborates with the care team to address safety issues and files DHS reports and/or guides others in the process as mandated.
Provides information and support with guardianship and conservatorship issues.
Supports culturally competent services and assists with arranging interpreter services as needed.
Provides education to the patient/family regarding available services and supports and assists the patient to access those they are eligible for.
Provides information and education to physician and other team members in understanding the psychosocial implications of illness and disease progression for the patient/family.
Participates in mentoring new employees and/or supervising BSWs and social work interns as requested.
Care Coordination/Transition Support:
Identifies patient transitional needs by assessing psychosocial environmental financial and cultural strengths and barriers.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of community resources and acts as a liaison to refer patients/families to health and social services health insurance public assistance and other resources to meet patient identified needs.
Provides expertise and plays a key role with the care team in establishing patientcentered goals of care and identifying psychosocial and behavioral strengths and barriers.
Contributes to the comprehensive longitudinal plan of care based on patientcentric goals and coping strategies.
Facilitates and/or participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise the patient plan of care.
Facilitates patient/family meetings to enhance family support of the patients care.
Collaborates with social workers and other professionals across the continuum and in the community to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
MSW degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Experience:
Prefer one year clinical experience in health care and with pediatric population.
Experience conducting mental health assessments
License(s)/Certification(s):
Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire.
Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.
Valid LBSW LMSW LISW or similar licensure through State of Iowa active at time of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of the social work process
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment decision making and problem solving expertise.
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- Knowledge of the physiological elements of illness and impact on psychosocial functioning
Knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available to patients.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
Knowledge of social determinants of Health
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with health insurance policies and benefits associated
Other:
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Work may require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive own vehicle.
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
Employment Type
Gig
