Social Worker Care ManagementPalliative Care

Staples, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 28 - 39

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Health Care

Job Summary

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality personalized healthcare for a lifetime Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients staff and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribunes Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life Lakewood Health System provides compassionate quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Lakewood Health Systems Social Services team is a group of highly engaged individuals working with our patients to provide quality patient care. This team works collaboratively with the interdepartmental teams throughout Lakewood as well as our community-based partners.

Mission for Position

We are seeking a compassionate detail-oriented and experienced Care Management/Palliative Care Social Worker to join our this role you will collaborate with healthcare providers to support patients through their chronic care journey assess their needs and provide social services that foster their well-being. You will play an essential role in helping patients manage their health conditions and improve overall quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop implement and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians interdisciplinary care teams patients and caregivers.
Assess patients social emotional and healthcare navigation needs; provide follow-up crisis intervention and ongoing outreach as appropriate.
Serve as a primary liaison between patients families clinics and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient-centered care.
Facilitate access to community financial specialty and social resources to address barriers such as transportation food insecurity insurance and chronic disease management.
Support patients with serious advanced oncology and community-based palliative care needs ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions.
Maintain accurate confidential documentation and actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings to optimize patient outcomes.

Position Type

This position is a full-time position that works 80 hours (1.0FTE) every two weeks.

This position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Current LSW; valid License with the Minnesota Board of Social Work

Ideal Candidate

Experience in a healthcare setting particularly in care management case management or social work.
A highly motivated individual who is willing to work both independently and collaboratively with our patients.
Strong knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
Empathy and cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood our people are our most valued asset!

Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
401K Match
Annual tuition assistance of $2000 per year
Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals its safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team members starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy taking into account experience education certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package were proud to provide!

If you need an accommodation during the application process please call or email.

Interested but will the schedule work for you Have questions on organizational culture team fit or day-to-day experience

>>>Contact Bobbe Anderson to discuss the possibilities further:
Bobbe Anderson Social Services Supervisor
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DescriptionAbout LakewoodLakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality personalized healthcare for a lifetime Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients staff and communities in al...