Social Worker | Inpatient Bismarck Medical Center
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Job Location:
Bismarck, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 10000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $25.50 - $36.00$10000 Sign On Bonus Available!Union Position:
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Make a real difference every day in our acute care hospital. As part of our care team youll:Guide safe smooth patient discharges
Advocate for patients & families during tough decisions
Connect patients with vital community resources
Collaborate with doctors nurses and case managers
Grow professionally in a supportive mission-driven environment
Bring your passion for people and join a team where your work truly matters.
Summary
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 thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs.Job Description
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.
Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
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 North Dakota:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
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- or send an email to
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
About Company
Sanford Health is the largest medical facility in the Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD regions, dedicated to the work of healing. We partner with communities to bring health and healing to the people who live and work across our region.
