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Hospital Social Worker MSW-Lutheran Campus

UnityPoint Health


Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Hospital Social Worker MSW Lutheran Campus
MondayFriday Day Shift
Join our interdisciplinary care team as a Hospital Social Worker MSW where your expertise will make a meaningful difference for patients and families during some of lifes most important and vulnerable this role youll provide compassionate support advocacy and resource connection while helping patients navigate the psychosocial factors that impact their health and care journey.
Working across various areas of the hospital youll partner closely with providers care teams patients families and community resources to support safe transitions access to care and individualized care planning. This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled social work professional who is passionate about whole-person care collaboration and making an impact every day.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities
  • Assess patient needs and safety: Complete psychosocial assessments to identify needs strengths preferences barriers safety risks grief concerns and transition needs.
  • Provide crisis support and advocacy: Offer immediate support to patients and families advocate for confidentiality informed consent autonomy and self-determination and assist with mandated reporting when needed.
  • Coordinate care and transitions: Collaborate with care teams community resources facilities and other professionals to support safe transitions continuity of care and patient-centered goals.
  • Educate and connect patients/families to resources: Provide education on advance care planning available services guardianship/conservatorship interpreter needs and community supports.
  • Document and contribute to team-based care: Maintain accurate documentation participate in interdisciplinary meetings support care planning and mentor new staff or interns as requested.
Qualifications

Education: BSW degree in Social Work Required from an accredited school of social work. MSW degree in Social Work preferred.

Experience: Prefer one year clinical experience in health care.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid LBSW LMSW LISW or similar licensure obtained within 1 year of hire. Successfully complete Person Centered Care course within 1 year of hire. Valid mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.

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As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.

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